Staff Scientist

Gilmore & Associates • Doylestown, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Scientist/Geologist in Training is responsible for the year-round collection of field data and the preparation of figures and reports for environmental assessments, site remediation, industrial permitting and groundwater supply investigations. The position is in a dynamic team environment with multiple crossover services associated with geotechnical and construction engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology
• 0-3 years professional experience
• Driver's License
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Comprehend project goals, questions, roles, scope, respond or coordinate response through supervisor
• Soil and Geology Classification, map reading skills, field training, hydrogeology
• Ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines and budgets
• Focus attention on job at hand – Maintain focus when working on multiple projects, while working in both office and field
• Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours, as required
• Occasional travel – possible overnight
• Must have working vehicle
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk through brush, up hills, etc.

Nice To Haves

• CAD preferred

Responsibilities

• Collect data – e.g. soil descriptions, drilling logs, water levels, collect field samples, geologic, environmental, operate field instruments, and hydrogeologic information
• Oversee contractors – e.g. drillers, backhoe operators, laboratories, geophysical surveys
• Desktop review and research –review scientific and engineering reports, review geologic and soils maps, topographic maps, aerial photography
• Prepare written reports, drawings, and tables with information collected including maps and logs – Use of computer e.g. CAD, Excel, Word, PA1Call, etc.
• Interpret hydrogeologic concepts such as groundwater flow and transport of contaminants
• Review and understand environmental regulations as they pertain to permitting and environmental reporting.

What This Job Offers

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