Terracon · 1 day ago
Senior Geologist – Environmental Site Investigation & Remediation
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expTerracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Senior Geologist will lead the growth of the Portland team, overseeing environmental site investigations and remediation projects while ensuring client satisfaction and team development.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the team to prepare winning proposals for projects involving standard site investigation, site characterization, and remediation opportunities
Manages scope, schedule, and budget for projects ranging from due diligence subsurface investigations to complex cleanups, monitors activities, and allocates resources to ensure client objectives are met
You will coach and mentor SI/REM staff on quality data generation and reporting, driving consistent excellence
Lead the daily operations of our growing team, focusing on safety, staff training and development, the quality of our services and work products, and enhancing the client experience
Work with the office and regional leadership team on market engagement, client development, service expansion, marketing activities, and the recruitment, mentoring, and development of environmental professionals to support growth
Designing and implementing site characterization and remediation approaches
Projects may include soil removal actions, soil vapor assessments, as well as groundwater remediation systems
Support multi-disciplinary teams in the scoping and preparation of Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies (RI/FS), development of Conceptual Site Models, Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) applications, and monitoring remedial systems performance
Partners with other departments and offices to secure specialized resources for projects
Conducts project meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of a project
Coordinates financial management of business intelligence, invoicing, and collections with accounting
Develops an understanding, and is aware of, project-related risks and associated risk mitigation. Knows Company risk management policies
Career level, fully competent professional responsible for the planning, designing, scheduling, implementing, and managing technical scopes of work related to advanced site characterization methods
Leads development of proposals and scopes of work for complex site investigations to assess soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling for sites impacted by organic and inorganic contaminants. Uses innovative investigative techniques to complete work
Designs, documents, and supervises the installation of remediation systems (soil, groundwater, and vapor) and operation and maintenance (O&M) of remediation systems and provides supervision and technical support to team implementing work
Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
Assists in continuous quality monitoring and improvement for projects and Terracon policies and procedures used for conducting site investigations, remedial design and implementation fieldwork, and preparation of associated deliverables
Will be expected to be proficient in client management, client development, and driving environmental sector growth locally and nationally
Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects
Participate in developing marketing strategies and presenting qualifications to clients on a project and/or client basis
Qualification
Required
Understanding of Oregon State UST and Environmental Cleanup Programs, as well as an understanding of Washington State Model Toxics Control Act cleanup regulations
Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology or related field
Minimum of 9 years of demonstrated experience in environmental field investigations, remedial design, and implementation with an environmental, engineering, or remedial construction focus
Professional Geologist (PG) designation, (preferably Oregon Registered Geologist (RG))
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
High level of verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability. Must provide authored technical documents upon request
Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication
Completed OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
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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President and CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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