Senior Geologist

4 weeks ago


Morristown NJ USA, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Geologist to lead our environmental remediation efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering high-quality results to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and analysis of regional geology and depositional environments to inform site investigation and remediation strategies.
  • Apply Environmental Sequence Stratigraphic (ESS) methodology to complex data sets to develop accurate and comprehensive site models.
  • Work with project hydrogeologists to evaluate potentiometric data, define hydrostratigraphic units, and understand implications for contaminant fate and transport.
  • Plan and develop appropriate stratigraphic cross-section profiles, including evaluation of individual boring logs and application of graphic grain-size logs (GSLs) coding.
  • Perform stratigraphic interpretation of subsurface data, integrating knowledge of regional geology, depositional environments, and facies models to make geologically sound interpretations and correlations between data points.
  • Create and communicate geologically based conceptual site models using a variety of hard copy and digital platforms.
  • Assess soil and groundwater data, identify data gaps, and develop appropriate soil and groundwater sampling plans, data compilation for soil, air, and groundwater analytical results.
  • Conduct proposal and report writing for environmental-based projects.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Apply expert knowledge of commonly used environmental concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the environmental consulting services industry.
  • Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finding non-standard solutions.
  • Lead preparation of work plans, investigation reports, feasibility studies, remedial design, and implementation.
  • Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning.
  • Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the environmental engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced geoscientists.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other environmental and engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or related Environmental degree from an ABET-accredited program is required.
  • Masters of Science in Geology with an emphasis in a stratigraphic discipline is preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years environmental consulting experience (preferably 10 years).
  • Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Some knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Rockworks, Leap Frog, Openground, ArcGIS, and other geoscience software is essential.
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and annual updates) is required.
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA, CERCLA, and remedial design.
  • Experience with Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and/or site investigations, collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, installing and developing monitoring wells, data analysis is a plus.
  • Experience with and working knowledge of State and/or Federal regulations desired.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for environmental reports and deliverables.
  • Ability to travel (potentially 20%).
Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.


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