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Mid-Level Environmental Hydrogeologist (TechLaw)

Techlaw Consultants And Subsidiaries • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois • 3m ago

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60603 IL Chicago - Chicago, IL

Full Time

4 Year Degree

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary

Up to 25%

Exempt (salary)

Description

Position: Mid-Level Environmental Hydrogeologist (TechLaw)

Location: Chicago, IL

Status: Full Time

Travel: Less than 25%

Office/Hybrid/Remote: Office

TechLaw Consultants, Inc., is a nationwide, employee-owned firm headquartered in Chantilly, VA, and has been in business since 1983. Our environmental consultants help government, commercial and NGO clients assess performance, manage risk, implement sustainable remedies, and resolve uncertainty.

Our TechLaw division is currently seeking a Mid-Level Hydrogeolgist to provide technical expertise, primarily in support of our environmental consulting work for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other Federal, State and local government agencies. This is a full-time position in our downtown Chicago office, working 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Requirements

A bachelor's degree at an accredited college in engineering, geology or a related discipline (master's degree and/or a professional registration preferred)
Over four years of experience in a variety of environmental investigation activities, such as sampling, assessments, and document review and preparation—experience working on Superfund sites, with extensive knowledge of CERCLA and/or RCRA preferred
Experience with the installation of groundwater monitoring wells systems and in-situ groundwater remediation systems—experience with groundwater modeling, developing groundwater potentiometric surface maps and preparing fundamental contaminant fate and transport documentation preferred
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.—including loaded coolers and equipment—work long days in the field, and walk or hike through rough and uneven terrain, woodlands, thick vegetation and on slopes, while carrying supplies
Good ability to multi-task, with excellent reading comprehension and writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
The ability to work independently and yet be team oriented
At least 21 years of age, with a valid driver's license and safe driving record
Authorized to work in the U.S., with ability to obtain and maintain state and federal security clearances
Must provide a list of coursework and relevant completed training

Benefits

TechLaw Consultants offers an inclusive work environment with Flexible Time Off (FTO), medical, dental and life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and other benefits.

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and we are an EEO/AAP employer. M/F/D/V