Terracon · 1 day ago
Senior Staff Geologist - Environmental Scientist
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expTerracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. They are seeking a Senior Staff Geologist to evaluate subsurface data, oversee field monitoring, and contribute to environmental solutions on complex projects.
Civil Engineering
Hiring Manager
Katie Roskosh
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
Conduct Phase I,II,III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
Apply knowledge of PADEP's Land Recycling (Act 2) and Storage Tank Programs
Perform environmental site characterization
Experience with PADEP Clean Fill Evaluation and Management of Fill Policy
Execute field investigations in hydrogeologic/geologic settings with emphasis on collection of soil, groundwater and vapor samples, various drilling methods, and aquifer evaluations
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
Participate in pre-task planning
Report any safety issues or concerns to management
Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen
Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery
Mid-level, experienced Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity
Participates with more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects
Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments
Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities
Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others
Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports
May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks
May oversee work performed by lower level Geologists/Hydrogeologists
Works under the supervision of a Professional Geologist (PG) and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
Certification in field of expertise required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Education reimbursement
Various bonus programs
Company
Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.
5001-10000 employees
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M. Gayle Packer
President and CEO
Don Vrana
Chief Financial Officer
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