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Terracon · 1 month ago

Field Geologist - Environmental Site Assessments

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. They are seeking a Field Geologist to evaluate subsurface field and sampling data, oversee field monitoring and testing of soils, and prepare reports related to environmental site assessments.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions

Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects

Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification

Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data

Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities

Responsible for completing Environmental Site Assessments under direct supervision

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects

Participate in pre-task planning

Report any safety issues or concerns to management

Understand and practice quality acumen

Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery

Developing level Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities

Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments

Assists in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects

Conducts water, soil and other sampling

Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities

Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise

May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks

Qualification

GeologyHydrogeologyEnvironmental Site AssessmentsData CollectionField ObservationsTechnical Requirements ImplementationCertification in ExpertiseQuality Acumen

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 1 year related experience

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Preferred

Certification in field of expertise preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.

Founded in 1995

Olathe, Kansas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.terracon.com/about/foundation/

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