Staff Geologist

**POSITION: Staff Geologist**

**LOCATION: New Jersey**

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The Staff Geologist is an entry to mid-level professional who has gained a broad working knowledge and experience in performing environmental site assessments, analyzing and evaluating environmental data, writing technical reports, and contributing to the Site Mitigation team’s growth. In this role the Staff Geologist will begin to independently manage projects and take on additional responsibilities within the team.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Coordinates and performs field activities associated with project tasks as directed. Field tasks including sample and data collection, measurements, inspections, and data recording construction and related tasks
- Maintains or exceeds applicable utilization goals
- Obtains and adheres to the Company required Health and Safety Training Program and Practices
- Work towards independent management of projects and the completion at least two ASTM Phase II ESAs per week, or an equivalent deliverable under appropriate supervision. Includes Field and Report Work
- Prepares proposals and reports
- Develops subcontractor relationships and on-boarding of subcontractors
- Maintains or exceeds applicable utilization goals

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Approximately 1-5 years of previous experience performing environmental due diligence investigations (Phase II assessments), and completing site characterization and remedial investigations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong business acumen
- Flexibility to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor and project manager
- Willingness and ability to perform a wide range of project tasks, as necessary (i.e., client management, cost estimating, business development support, field work, report writing and review, etc.)
- Ability to think critically through a project from conception to completion
- A self-starter, resourceful, with an attention to detail and the ability to work productively and independently on multiple projects under strict deadlines
- Current OSHA 40-hour "HAZWOPER" training certification strongly preferred
- Additional Health and Safety training a plus

**EDUCATION**
- Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in geology, civil or environmental engineering, hydrogeology, geochemistry, or similar field required

**LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS**
- GIT certification a plus

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- The work environment may be both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work takes place in a typical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor work requires the ability to effectively perform work in all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, balance, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

**EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS**

AEI Consultants offers all full-time employees an outstanding, extensive benefits package, which among other benefits includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off and sick leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K, complimentary use of AEI’s condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA, an Employee Referral Bonus Program, and Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits.

**COMPANY CULTURE**

One of the primary reasons that our employees enjoy working at AEI is our positive company culture. We offer a collaborative, flexible and inclusive work environment where employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, make a positive impact on our clients and communities, and are encouraged to carve out a career path within the organization that best aligns with their interests and goals. We greatly value the contributions of our team members and prioritize employee wellness, safety, flexibility and work/life balance.

**OVERVIEW**

AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides comprehensive services to commercial lenders, property owners, managers, tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including many Fortune 500 companies. These services include environmental, property and facility assessments, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management. AEI specializes in identifying potential risks and crafting solutions through Environmental and Building Evaluation Consulting, Construction Services, Site Investigation and Remediation expertise. AEI Consultants is known for being reliable, responsive and resourceful. Founded in 1992, AEI is based in the San Francisco Bay area and has offices strategically located throughout the United States.

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