Project Geologist

About Valmont

Valmont is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the agricultural, water, and infrastructure industries. Our technology is helping to feed the growing population, supply the world with more reliable energy, and enhance connectivity in remote and urban locations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Geologist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and project management on a variety of public and private sector groundwater compliance, permitting, and water supply projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in groundwater quality monitoring projects, including preparing monitoring plans, installing monitoring wells, collecting and managing data, and reporting results.
• Provide technical support to groundwater supply projects, including exploratory drilling, well and wellfield design, borehole visual and geophysical logging, well construction observation, well performance evaluations, aquifer pumping tests, well siting and designs, and permitting.
• Contribute to and prepare proposals for new contracts, including scoping, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Prepare and communicate project progress, exceptions, and opportunities to team members, management, and clients.
• Continuously strive to improve team performance on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Maintain an awareness of market trends and opportunities for Valley services and products to manage and conserve groundwater resources.
• Develop and support client relationships to ensure satisfaction and identify business opportunities.
• Conduct field work, often independently, in accordance with project-specific health and safety plans, at client project sites.
• Work in a matrix organization with marketing, sales, accounting, and operations.
• This position reports to their Manager and does not have any direct reports.
• This role requires up to 25% travel (domestic), including overnight stays.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in geology, hydrogeology, or other relevant field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license.
• Self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Clearly communicate technical information to colleagues, clients, and regulators.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple and simultaneous priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth sciences, environmental engineering, or other relevant field.
• Professional Geologist (PG) license issued by a State Board with ability to obtain reciprocity in other states.
• Completion of a Certified Project Management Course with professional designation.
• Work experience in an environmental consulting firm.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• MSHA Part 48 training.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

The majority of the principal duties are performed in an office environment with approximately 20% working in a field environment at project sites on uneven and rough terrain. The work is sometimes performed outside in weather conditions, including heat, cold, and temperature swings, for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may work near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts. Most of the physical effort is due to travel and work performed outside at project work sites and may require an overnight stay in a hotel room. The incumbent frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, type, draw, and design. Reaching hands and arms above shoulder height while working in the office or out in a field may be required. The employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Incumbent must have a valid US driver's license and be willing to drive to the various project sites.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.