Senior Project Geologist (P.G.)-DFW, TX
About The Position
Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients. Certerra South LLC is seeking a Texas licensed Professional Geologist (P.G.) to lead environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects throughout Texas. The position will be based in our Dallas office. The preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience in environmental consulting, environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation associated with soil, groundwater, and vapor impacts. Experience and understanding of TCEQ Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Program rules and Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) rules is required. Experience supporting Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), Innocent Owner/Operator Program (IOP), Municipal Setting Designations (MSDs), and Vapor Intrusion Assessments is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Science required
- Minimum 5 years of environmental consulting experience with demonstrated project management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
- Must possess current certification as Professional Geologist in Texas and 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and understanding of TCEQ Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Program rules and Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) rules is required.
- Experience supporting Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), Innocent Owner/Operator Program (IOP), Municipal Setting Designations (MSDs), and Vapor Intrusion Assessments is preferred.
- TCEQ LPST Specialist and/or Corrective Action Project Manager (CAPM) certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare proposals and workplans for projects including soil/groundwater/vapor assessments, sampling, monitoring, and soil and groundwater remediation.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communications to ensure successful project delivery.
- Direct, supervise, and mentor junior staff professionals, field personnel, and subcontractors supporting project work.
- Perform environmental field work (soil/groundwater/vapor sampling, remediation and UST removal oversight, etc.).
- Prepare environmental reports (Phase II ESAs, investigation/assessment reports, work plans, technical memoranda, groundwater monitoring reports, RDRs, ARFs, SCRs, APARs, RAPs, RACRs, SWPPPs etc.) for client review and submittal to TCEQ or appropriate agency.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support project permitting, compliance, and closure activities.
- Present to officials with cities and municipalities, as required.
- Discuss findings and options with clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
