Project Geologist

SLR Consulting•Portland, OR

13h•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

SLR International Corporation is seeking a Project Geologist to join our Portland, Oregon operations. Preferred candidates will have a strong and relevant academic, employment, and technical background. This role offers the opportunity to work on soil and groundwater assessment and remediation projects while also being exposed to other disciplines within the environmental consulting industry and will provide hands-on experience interacting with clients and contractors. This full-time position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing international environmental consulting organization. We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related field
2-4 years of experience with soil and groundwater assessment and remediation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel for extended periods
Ability to perform physical work in harsh weather conditions
Job duties performed on-site
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

Nice To Haves

Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
Washington UST/AST Site Assessment certification
Professional Geologist (PG) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) in Oregon and Washington
Technical Skills and Experience Soil classification and borehole logging; well design & construction
Understanding of contaminant fate & transport concepts and conceptual site models
Sampling of environmental media, including: soil, groundwater, air, and soil-vapor
Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of remediation systems
Experience in technical writing and development of technical documents
Personal Attributes and Traits Superior communication and writing skills
Professional and dependable work ethic
Ability to effectively prioritize work and contribute to project teams
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Conduct field work for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) with soil, groundwater and/or soil-vapor sampling
Contractor/driller oversight for monitoring well installation, soil excavation, building demolition
Coordinate long-term groundwater monitoring programs (i.e., quarterly events)
Assist with obtaining permits and public utility locate requests for environmental construction tasks.
Provide construction oversight on environmental remediation projects, operations, and maintenance of environmental remediation systems
Assist in data interpretation and preparation of site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, conceptual site models, and technical reports
Be engaged with the company’s Health & Safety program
Effectively communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities
Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000.
Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

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