Project Hydrogeologist

TRC Companies • SC-Greenville, SC

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Project Hydrogeologist to join its Engineering, Construction, and Remediation (ECR) team in Greenville, South Carolina. The role is suited to a motivated, detail-oriented professional with 5–7 years of environmental consulting experience and a strong technical background in hydrogeology, site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance. The Project Hydrogeologist will help plan and deliver projects, perform technical analyses, lead field investigations, and support clients throughout project delivery.

The position involves developing project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and execution strategies with Senior Project Managers; applying geologic and hydrogeologic principles to project design and analysis; preparing technical reports and project documents; and planning and overseeing site characterization and remediation fieldwork. Field activities may include sampling environmental media, logging soil and bedrock cores, indoor air and sub-slab vapor sampling, drilling oversight, and installation, operation, and maintenance of remedial systems. The role also includes interpreting field data, supporting remediation technology implementation, conducting hydrogeological analyses, and developing conceptual site models.

The successful candidate will manage multiple assignments, maintain quality and deadlines, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical guidance and field oversight to junior staff. Periodic travel, including to remote project sites and throughout the southeastern United States, is required. TRC describes itself as a global environmental and engineering consulting firm and notes that it invests in employee training, career development, and new skills and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 5–7 years of environmental consulting experience supporting site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
• Demonstrated technical experience conducting and preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments under ASTM E1527, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments under ASTM E1903, and Remedial Investigation activities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and annual 8-hour refresher training.
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel throughout the southeastern United States.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and environmental data management and reporting tools.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate environmental data, apply scientific principles, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrated quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) experience, including technical review of reports, work plans, and project deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to independently manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to supervise and mentor field staff, coordinate field activities, and make technical decisions in support of project objectives.
• Accountability, professionalism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or M.A. degree.
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT/FG) certification and demonstrated commitment to obtaining Professional Geologist (PG) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Project Managers to develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and execution strategies for compliance, monitoring, investigation, and remediation projects.
• Apply geologic and hydrogeologic principles to project design, technical analyses, field investigations, data interpretation, and remediation activities.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, work plans, and health and safety plans, including Remedial Investigation (RI) Work Plans and Reports, Interim Remedial Measure (IRM) Work Plans and Reports, and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead field activities for site characterization and remediation projects, including environmental media sampling, soil and bedrock core logging, indoor air and sub-slab vapor sampling, drilling oversight, well installation, and remedial system installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Evaluate field data relating to soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, indoor air, and soil vapor; assist with technical reports; and prepare other project documents.
• Support the planning, implementation, and oversight of remediation technologies, including soil vapor extraction, groundwater amendment injection, and in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO).
• Conduct hydrogeological analyses and site characterization, and develop conceptual site models incorporating site geology and hydrogeology.
• Travel periodically, including to remote project locations, as required.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing project priorities.
• Independently manage workload and project responsibilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and support junior staff by providing technical guidance and field oversight.
• Pursue professional development, expand technical expertise, and contribute to business and project growth initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.
• Training and career development opportunities, including development of new skills and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level