Position: Mid-Level Environmental Hydrogeologist (TechLaw)
Location: Chicago, IL
Status: Full Time
Travel: Up to 25 percent
Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000 DOE
Office Site/Remote/Hybrid: Office
Who are We?
TechLaw Consultants has been an environmental consulting firm since 1983, providing professional services to federal, state and commercial clients. We specialize in managing risks, offering sustainable solutions, and responding to environmental emergencies. Notable incidents we have handled include the Space Shuttle Columbia Explosion, Pacific Ocean typhoons, the East Palestine, OH, hazardous train derailment, California Wildfires and the 2023 Maui wildfires. Our team consists of scientists, engineers, and specialized personnel, delivering advanced, frontline environmental response and support.
We are an employee-owned company, headquartered in Chantilly, VA, with a work environment that fosters and encourages employee growth and empowerment, promoting a culture of dedicated, creative, and dynamic individuals.
What do we offer YOU?
- Competitive compensation
- 17 Days of Flexible Paid Time Off
- An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Plan, with a generous employer match
- Health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, short/long term disability, Health Savings/Flexible Spending accounts and more
- Collaborative team environment
- Entrepreneurial work environment
Who are YOU?
You are a hydrogeologist with at least four years of experience, with a desire to support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state and local environmental agencies. You will be willing to work in our downtown Chicago office, collaborating with scientists and project managers who are experts in risk assessment, hydrogeology, geology, chemistry, soil science, sampling and analysis, hazardous waste investigations, remediation, and public outreach.
What does your day/week look like?
- Collecting samples of various environmental media (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, etc.)
- Overseeing installation of groundwater monitoring well systems and in-situ groundwater remediation systems
- Evaluating and preparing remediation work plans, designs and reports
- Report writing and oversight of field investigation/remediation activities
- Evaluating site documentation for compliance with federal, state and local standards
