Entry to Mid-level Geologist or Environmental Scientist
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks an experienced Geologist or Environmental Scientist to support fieldwork and environmental remediation project activities in South Carolina. The position is located in our West Columbia, SC office.
Position Expectations:
- Perform work associated with environmental permitting which may include contamination assessments and investigations, natural resources inventory, wetland delineations, species assessments, and environmental sampling (chemical and biological).
- Perform Phase 1 and 2 environmental site assessments (soil, groundwater, soil gas, air, etc.), sampling, monitoring well installation, and related reporting.
- Field work including completing wetland delineations and species surveys.
- Stream Assessment (perennial/intermittent/ephemeral), Stream Reach Condition Studies and Benthic surveys
- 401/404 Permitting Documents and Agency Coordination, use of COE Regional Supplements for 404 wetland delineations
- Field identification of flora and fauna including endangered and threatened species
- Communicates with clients, third party and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues.
- Perform site investigations and develop SPCC Plans and SWPPP documents
- Ensures adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.
- Performs groundwater sampling, gauging and product bailing, and surveying.
- Participates in monitoring well installation events and treatment system operation and maintenance (OM&M) activities.
- Compiles and completes field notes on each event/site.
- Records data, prepares reports, provides analysis and interpretations of findings based on scientific experimentation and existing knowledge.
- Completes quarterly groundwater monitoring reports.
- Performs hydrogeological assessments regarding groundwater flows to identify contamination impact and related concerns.
- Researches information relating to identifying geological formations and soil delineation studies and prepares reports and geological maps based on the findings.
- Participates in the identification of viable remedial solutions consistent with all Federal, state, and local regulations.
Skills & Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in geology, environmental science, or related scientific discipline.
- Must have working knowledge of South Carolina or North Carolina environmental regulations. Experience with both is a plus.
- 0-8+ years of related experience.
- The following knowledge / experience / certifications are a major plus, but not required
- Soil and groundwater sampling experience
- 40 HR OSHA Hazwoper
- Must be detail-oriented, and a team player with good communication, analytical, organization, and time management skills.
Our comprehensive benefits include: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription card, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 CollegeBound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more.
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
