Mid-Level Environmental Hydrogeolist
About The Position
TechLaw Consultants has been an environmental consulting firm since 1983, providing professional services to federal, state and commercial clients. We specialize in managing risks, offering sustainable solutions, and responding to environmental emergencies. Notable incidents we have handled include the Space Shuttle Columbia Explosion, Pacific Ocean typhoons, the East Palestine, OH, hazardous train derailment, California Wildfires and the 2023 Maui wildfires. Our team consists of scientists, engineers, and specialized personnel, delivering advanced, frontline environmental response and support. We are an employee-owned company, headquartered in Chantilly, VA, with a work environment that fosters and encourages employee growth and empowerment, promoting a culture of dedicated, creative, and dynamic individuals. You are a hydrogeologist with at least four years of experience, with a desire to support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state and local environmental agencies. You will be willing to work in our downtown Chicago office, collaborating with scientists and project managers who are experts in risk assessment, hydrogeology, geology, chemistry, soil science, sampling and analysis, hazardous waste investigations, remediation, and public outreach.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree at an accredited college in engineering, geology or a related discipline (master's degree and/or a professional registration preferred)
- Over four years of experience in a variety of environmental investigation activities, such as sampling, assessments, and document review and preparation—experience working on Superfund sites, with extensive knowledge of CERCLA and/or RCRA preferred
- Experience with the installation of groundwater monitoring wells systems and in-situ groundwater remediation systems—experience with groundwater modeling, developing groundwater potentiometric surface maps and preparing fundamental contaminant fate and transport documentation preferred
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.—including loaded coolers and equipment—work long days in the field, and walk or hike through rough and uneven terrain, woodlands, thick vegetation and on slopes, while carrying supplies
- Good ability to multi-task, with excellent reading comprehension and writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
- The ability to work independently and yet be team oriented
- At least 21 years of age, with a valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Authorized to work in the U.S., with ability to obtain and maintain state and federal security clearances
- A list of coursework and relevant completed training
Nice To Haves
- master's degree
- professional registration
- experience working on Superfund sites, with extensive knowledge of CERCLA and/or RCRA
- experience with groundwater modeling
- developing groundwater potentiometric surface maps
- preparing fundamental contaminant fate and transport documentation
Responsibilities
- Collecting samples of various environmental media (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, etc.)
- Overseeing installation of groundwater monitoring well systems and in-situ groundwater remediation systems
- Evaluating and preparing remediation work plans, designs and reports
- Report writing and oversight of field investigation/remediation activities
- Evaluating site documentation for compliance with federal, state and local standards
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 17 Days of Flexible Paid Time Off
- An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Plan, with a generous employer match
- Health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, short/long term disability, Health Savings/Flexible Spending accounts and more
- Collaborative team environment
- Entrepreneurial work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
