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Burns & McDonnell · 6 days ago

Staff Geologist - Environmental Remediation (Denver)

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Geologist to support environmental investigation and monitoring, due diligence, and remediation projects. The role involves preparing environmental investigation work plans, managing remediation projects, and collaborating with project teams to ensure successful project completion.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Prepare environmental investigation work plans, reports, feasibility studies, etc

Prepare Phase I environmental site assessments

Execute and guide environmental site assessments, including subsurface soil and low-flow groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation, soil characterization and logging, etc

Perform project and task management duties on remediation projects

Subcontractor contracting, scheduling, and management of field activities

Work closely with project teams and field personnel to complete and review projects within scope, budget and schedule

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Environmental investigationsPhase I Environmental Site AssessmentsData analysisGroundwater monitoring wellsOSHA 40-hour HAZWOPERStateFederal RegulationsConsulting experienceInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilitiesSelf-motivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geology or closely related field from an accredited program

Minimum of 4 years of related professional experience completing environmental investigations, analyzing and summarizing investigation data, preparing environmental reports, etc

Experience assisting with or conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II environmental site investigations

Demonstrated aptitude performing environmental field monitoring activities, including collection of soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, installing and developing groundwater monitoring wells, data analysis, and authoring reports

Experience in the field supporting remedial actions, including emergency response, excavation oversight, in-situ treatments, soils and waste management, site restoration, etc

Experience with and working knowledge of State and Federal Regulations

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with annual updates

Self-motivation and the ability to self-manage and multi-task (write reports, analyze data, perform design tasks, etc.)

Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to work within a team framework

Ability to travel and work in the field, up to 30%, as required

Preferred

Previous consulting experience is a plus

Experience investigating coal combustion residuals (CCR) at regulated facilities is strongly preferred

Benefits

Insurance

Disability

Time off

Wellness programs

Paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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