Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is growing and has a career opportunity for a Mid-Level Environmental Geologist/Scientist to join our Atlanta, Georgia team.

Are you an Environmental Scientist with 3 to 5 years of experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established environmental consulting firm on technically complex projects and be mentored by senior staff and with opportunities for personal and professional growth? Are you looking for a firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career

Key Responsibilities

The position is approximately 50% fieldwork and 50% office/flex remote work on industrial/commercial
Work under the supervision of a Senior Geologist / Scientist or Project Manager
Proactively seek project work from project managers and comply with directions from project managers
Assist in fieldwork planning and coordination, including health and safety plan development, locating and ordering field supplies, coordination with subcontractors
Complete online research or electronic database or paper file searches
Design and oversight of groundwater monitoring wells, DPT, and sampling plans
Supervise drilling and remediation subcontractors and provide written documentation of field activities
Stratigraphic logging of soil borings and split spoons
Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, remediation system, and sediment samples for lab analysis
Assist in troubleshooting and repairing field equipment and systems
Analyze and interpret analytical results and assist with the preparation of site assessment reports
Assist in preparation of permit applications, data tables, figures, and boring logs/well construction diagrams
Field mapping and map preparation and maintaining spreadsheets/databases of chemical results and other data for projects, preparing charts, conducting routine scientific calculations, and using computer programs
Follow company safety standards, participate in safety training and prepare and implement site safety plans
Travel to project sites in Georgia and surrounding states. Approximately 20% of overnight travel

Qualifications

BS or MS in Geology or geology-related degree (geology preferred, other sciences will be considered)
3 – 5 years + environmental experience
Experience with environmental field activities including installing monitoring wells, gauging monitoring wells, and collecting soil and groundwater samples
Self-starter with good communication, writing skills, and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and strong time management capabilities
40-hour Hazwoper OSHA Training (preferred, not required)
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Georgia and surrounding states. Approximately 20% of overnight travel
Will be required to lift equipment and carry laboratory samples
Must pass a drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred

Experience with ArcGIS and/or CAD software
Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in industrial settings
Working knowledge of Georgia environmental regulations and reporting
Experience preparing SWPPP and/or SPCC Plans

Physical Demands

Fieldwork in outdoor environments
Will be required to lift equipment and carry laboratory samples. Requires the ability to lift 40 pounds

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Mid Level Environmental Geologist/Scientist jobs

Mid Level Environmental Geologist/Scientist