Geologist or Environmental Scientist

Kleinfelder • Sewickley, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions. Step into your new role: Kleinfelder is seeking a Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) Team to support project efforts across the mid-Atlantic area. This position is available in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The selected candidate will be capable of working both as an integral team member and at times independently, using knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and solve problems of diverse scope. Kleinfelder provides training for all new tasks.

Requirements

• BS degree in geology or environmental science.
• 4+ years of related experience in consulting engineering firms or related service business and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required.
• Soil and/or ground water sample collection experience.
• Experience with various contaminants including chlorinated compounds, petroleum compounds, PCBs, PFAS compounds, and metals.
• Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).
• A demonstrated ability to follow direction and work independently, as well as, in a team environment and a positive professional attitude.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
• Possess excellent organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• AHERA certification and hazardous building materials experience.

Responsibilities

• Phase I ESAs.
• Phase II ESA field efforts and reporting, including: groundwater sampling.
• soil vapor sampling.
• collection and logging of soil samples.
• oversight of monitoring well installation.
• waste management.
• Remediation support, including: O&M of remediation systems (established mechanical aptitude highly desired).
• performing calculations.
• Analyzing and interpreting analytical data.
• Supporting development of technical reports.

Benefits

• Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees