Staff Geologist

Terracon • Columbia, SC

2d

About The Position

This position is for a Staff Hydrogeologist / Environmental Geologist focused on site investigations, regulatory compliance, field operations, data interpretation, and technical reporting. The role includes leading hydrogeologic field investigations, overseeing drilling and sampling, analyzing data, preparing maps and conceptual site models, and developing regulatory work plans and reports. The position also supports regulatory closure and mentors junior staff.

The work involves regular field activities in varying weather conditions and may require overnight travel. Physical tasks include frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds, and climbing, kneeling, crawling, and working around drilling operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant environmental consulting or hydrogeology experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience with SCDES UST investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with SCDES Voluntary Cleanup Program assessments and reporting.
• Experience with groundwater monitoring well installation, soil borings, and vapor pin investigations.
• Experience overseeing drilling subcontractors.
• Experience logging soil and rock using USCS classification.
• Experience sampling soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Experience with slug tests and hydraulic conductivity evaluations.
• Experience developing Conceptual Site Models (CSMs), groundwater contour maps, and contaminant plume maps.
• Experience with CAD and GIS software.
• Experience with risk assessments and corrective action planning.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to independently complete site investigations and regulatory deliverables.
• Ability to perform regular field work in varying weather conditions, lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally, and climb, kneel, crawl, and work around drilling operations.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Geologist (PG) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) registration in South Carolina, or ability to obtain registration through reciprocity.
• Environmental consulting experience in South Carolina.
• Direct UST assessment and remediation experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors and field crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeologic field investigations.
• Supervise drilling and sampling activities, including subcontractors and field crews.
• Analyze hydrogeologic and geochemical data.
• Develop maps, cross-sections, and conceptual site models.
• Prepare Site-Specific Work Plans (SSWPs), VCC Work Plans, Initial Site Characterization Reports, Tier I/II Assessments, Media Management Plans, and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Support regulatory closure, No Further Action (NFA) determinations, and acquisition of Certificates of Completion.
• Mentor and oversee junior staff.

What This Job Offers

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