Senior Geologist

Universal Engineering Sciences • Wichita, KS

76d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Geologist serves as a technical expert and project lead on complex environmental and geological assignments. This role oversees field teams, reviews technical deliverables, and ensures the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. The Senior Geologist also mentors junior geologists and provides strategic input into proposal development and project planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Environmental Science; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, or regulatory compliance
• FG certification required; Professional Geologist (PG) license strongly preferred or required based on state
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher
• valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Expertise in environmental regulations, risk-based remediation strategies, and project lifecycle management.
• Advanced proficiency in field instrumentation, data interpretation, geologic modeling, and QA/QC processes
• Proven experience leading technical teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships
• Strong track record of writing, reviewing, and signing off on regulatory submittals, proposals, and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic thinking, project scoping, and budgeting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex site investigations, remediation efforts, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Perform and review detailed data interpretation, modeling, and advanced geologic or hydrogeologic analysis.
• Prepare, review, and sign off on technical reports, including regulatory submittments and risk assessments.
• Mentor and train junior geologists in field techniques, reporting, and regulatory understanding.
• Manage client relationships and act as a technical point of contact on projects.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for proposals and ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies to ensure project success.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and technical quality.

What This Job Offers

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