Senior Geoscientist

ECC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Geoscientist to oversee soil boring and well drilling/installation operations, working closely with our project team to ensure the successful completion of environmental remediation and hazardous waste management projects.

• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project team members to plan, coordinate, and ensure progress of tasks, activities, and deliverables per the approved budget and schedule.
• Remediation Solutions: Select and implement cost-effective solutions to remediate or remove contaminants and meet project objectives.
• Project Submittals: Plan, prepare, review, and issue project and field submittals within approved budget, including pre-construction plans, design documents, testing plans, analytical reports, and shop drawings.
• Industry Standards: Apply industry standards of practice for selected technology, adhering to regulatory codes and standards, national/local standards, and company SOPs.
• Risk Management: Identify, address, and communicate technical, operational, and business risks relevant to the selected project approach and technology to the project manager.
• Procurement: Author RFQs and assist in procurement and selection of technical and specialty subcontractors, consultants, and service providers to accomplish scope of work.
• Fieldwork: Perform and/or inspect or observe fieldwork, and review work of personnel, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure compliance with approved plans and acceptable tolerances.
• Testing and Evaluation: Ensure that appropriate and required testing is completed by qualified personnel using properly calibrated equipment.
• Documentation: Evaluate, review, monitor, and document results and help make necessary decisions/adjustments to procedures.
• Field Changes: Investigate and recommend solutions in response to field changes, RFIs, and resolve fieldwork or construction issues related to quality, technology, installed equipment, and operation.

• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate in written or verbal formats with diplomacy and tact.
• Independent Thinking: An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, and skilled at leading dispersed teams to accomplish tasks and activities adhering to established budget and schedule.
• Project Management: Skilled in achieving project objectives by properly reviewing/inspecting work for adherence to approved technical plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Scientific Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge applying scientific standards of practice and regulatory codes and standards to environmental and field techniques.
• Technical Documentation: Proven knowledge in reading and comprehending client requirements, technical plans, specifications, and related technical documentation.
• Subcontractor Management: Successful track record in effectively engaging with subcontractors.
• Mentorship: Ability to mentor and guide team members and share lessons learned.
• Professional Development: Dedicated to remaining abreast of technological developments and industry trends.
• Technical Skills: Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows.

• Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience overseeing soil boring and well drilling/installation operations, working in complex geological environments, performing in-situ or ex-situ environmental systems design, scientific analysis, field engineering support, or quality control on environmental remediation or hazardous waste management projects.

Must be able and willing to travel periodically, typically less than 50% depending on the needs of the company.

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent Combination: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, Talent Learning Management System
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects the contributions of all employees.