Project Geologist

Terracon•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

Help Transform Contaminated Properties into Community Assets. From former gas stations and industrial facilities to large-scale redevelopment projects, every site has a story. At Terracon, we help clients uncover environmental risks, navigate complex regulations, and turn challenging properties into opportunities for growth. Our St. Louis Environmental team is seeking a Project Environmental Geologist who enjoys solving complex environmental problems, leading field investigations, and helping clients move projects from uncertainty to closure. If you have experience with site investigation, remediation, Brownfields redevelopment, UST programs, and environmental regulations in Missouri and Illinois, this is an opportunity to join one of the Midwest's leading environmental consulting teams. Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data. Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities. Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Certification in field of expertise required.
Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and perform Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Limited Site Investigations (LSIs)
Develop investigation strategies and conceptual site models
Oversee drilling, monitoring well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, soil vapor investigations, and waste characterization activities
Evaluate environmental data and develop defensible conclusions and recommendations
Prepare technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submittments
Support redevelopment projects through environmental assessment and remediation activities
Work with municipalities, developers, utilities, industrial clients, and government agencies
Participate in Brownfields assessment, cleanup, and grant-funded projects
Manage projects under Missouri Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program (BVCP), Missouri Risk-Based Corrective Action (MRBCA), Missouri Petroleum Storage Tank and LUST programs, Illinois Site Remediation Program (SRP), Illinois Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO), Illinois Leaking UST programs, and State and Federal Brownfields programs
Evaluate soil management options during redevelopment and construction projects
Interpret Illinois Clean Construction or Demolition Debris (CCDD) requirements and support Uncontaminated Soil Fill Operations (USFO) evaluations and characterization
Apply Missouri beneficial reuse of soil regulations and guidance to support sustainable project outcomes
Coordinate waste characterization, disposal, and reuse determinations
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Coordinate subcontractors, drillers, laboratories, remediation contractors, and regulatory agencies
Prepare proposals and cost estimates
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
Participate in pre-task planning.
Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.
May attend on and off-site client meetings.
Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.