Geologist or Hydrogeologist – Norcross, GA JOB SUMMARY:
BB&E is seeking a Project Geologist, Hydrogeologist, and Environmental Scientist to support industrial and federal environmental remediation projects and programs. Industrial remedial experience is a plus.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform fieldwork that includes collecting soil, sediment, and groundwater samples.
- Supervise the installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, and direct push technology (DPT) borings and direct contractors to perform the work as outlined in project work plans.
- Interpret the analytical laboratory and geologic data and prepare reports documenting the work performed, results, and findings.
- Perform assigned work in accordance with project schedules, plans, and budgets.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel 50% of the time to perform fieldwork.
- Support the following: Preparing scopes, plans, and instructions for project teams and contractors,
- Planning and managing remediation and restoration projects,
- Review and management of project data for reporting.
EXPERIENCE:
- Familiarity with RCRA and CERCLA.
- Experience collecting soil and water quality samples in accordance with standard USEPA field methods.
- Installation of wells in a variety of hydrogeologic settings, supporting slug and aquifer tests, and familiarity with basic technologies, including removal actions, air sparging, soil vapor extraction, and chemical injection.
- Technical writing of plans, reports, and technical memorandums.
- Prior experience in providing project oversight.
- PG or PE required.
EDUCATION:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or applicable engineering (geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geological engineering) or other related areas; advanced science or engineering degree preferred.
- GIT/PG or EIT/PE is required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Minimum three (10) years related experience.
- Candidates shall have worked as environmental professionals.
- Federal experience working with Army COE, Air Force, and federal agencies is desired.
- Duties may also include reviewing contractor-generated technical documents, field oversight of contractor activities, tracking schedules and costs, records management of environmental program documents, and environmental project programming.
- Must have prior experience overseeing the installation of borings, logging soil and rock core samples, monitoring wells, and collecting and documenting soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water samples.
- Must have experience performing aquifer and remedial tests.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Suite (Word, Excel, Projects, PowerPoint, Access) and Adobe is required.
- Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
- Motivated self-starters are requested.
Physical requirements:
- Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks.
Working conditions:
- Ability to work both indoor/outdoor with exposure to temperature extremes and elements (rain, snow/ice, sun)
- Ability to walk, climb, kneel, crouch, and reach
- Ability to work on rough, uneven, steep, and/or vegetated terrain when necessary
- Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times
- Ability to work in confined spaces and/or heights/ladders
- Ability to wear the required PPE, minimally using gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness.
BB&E is a civil, environmental and energy engineering and consulting company, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, and a growing Norcross (Atlanta) office, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members specialize in civil and environmental engineers and professionals providing Environmental consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors. BB&E is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.
BB&E offers a full and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
Must be able to pass Drug testing.
*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, including Veterans and Disabled.