Jr. Geologist / Jr. Engineer

Bering Straits Native Corp•Folsom, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations. This position involves assisting with planning and implementation of environmental and engineering field investigations, conducting sampling activities, supporting drilling operations, performing field inspections, documenting field activities, coordinating with subcontractors and team members, assisting with environmental remediation projects, compiling and evaluating data, preparing technical documentation, supporting Conceptual Site Models, assisting in preparing technical reports and work plans, maintaining compliance with safety plans, participating in client meetings, and traveling to project sites for field work. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering field, 0-3 years of experience, and a willingness to travel extensively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary, and experience with environmental consulting, federal projects, and specific software is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
0–3 years of professional experience supporting environmental, engineering, remediation, construction, or consulting projects.
Coursework or experience in hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, environmental remediation, or construction management.
Understanding of environmental investigation methods, geological principles, engineering fundamentals, and/or field data collection practices.
Willingness to travel, with up to a 80/20 field-to-office ratio, to support multiple projects
Ability to work safely in field environments, including construction sites, industrial facilities, and remote locations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and traverse uneven terrain.
Field experience from coursework, internship, or previous position preferred.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Ability to obtain and maintain access to federal facilities and project sites.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Environmental consulting experience
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher training.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), USACE, NAVFAC, Air Force, or other federal projects.
Familiarity with CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, and state environmental regulatory programs.
Experience with GIS, CAD, gINT, and/or OpenGround, environmental databases, or data management software.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and implementation of environmental and engineering field investigations.
Conduct soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and vapor sampling activities in accordance with approved work plans and standard operating procedures.
Support drilling operations, monitoring well installation, geotechnical investigations, construction observation, soil vapor extraction system operation and maintenance, and remediation system implementation.
Perform field inspections, site reconnaissance, and construction oversight activities.
Document field activities through detailed field notes, logs, photographs, and daily reports.
Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, drilling crews, construction contractors, and project team members.
Assist with environmental remediation, site restoration, and corrective action projects.
Compile, manage, and evaluate field and laboratory data.
Prepare boring logs, cross-sections, site maps, engineering drawings, figures, and technical tables.
Support development and refinement of Conceptual Site Models (CSMs).
Assist in preparing technical reports, work plans, specifications, permit applications, and regulatory submittals.
Maintain compliance with project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), federal requirements, and company safety procedures.
Participate in client meetings, project briefings, and technical discussions, as assigned.
Travel to project sites and perform field work that may require overnight travel and extended outdoor work.
Perform other duties as assigned.