Senior Staff Geologist / Professional

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Senior Staff Professional Geologist with at least 2 years of experience, to help support our geology and dam remediation practices in Johnson City, TN. This position will specifically support construction oversight for dam remediation projects, geotechnical field investigation, and instrumentation monitoring. At Geosyntec, you will be able to apply your geology skills to challenging environmental projects including site characterization, remedial investigations, remedial design, and hydrogeologic modeling, while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the deployment of instrumentation used to monitor landslides and analysis of ground movement data;
• Conduct dam safety inspections and environmental water quality sampling;
• Assist with development of geologic models using EVS or Leapfrog to support site conceptualization, plume visualization, and groundwater modeling;
• Prepare technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Review and manage written document production;
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties;
• Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Business development; including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business from existing clients, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan;
• Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
• Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing; and
• At times, job may also include fieldwork including multi-media environmental sampling, sediment sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology), environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required) 
• Advanced degree in geology or environmental engineering. (preferred) 
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT) certification. (preferred)
• Rope Access Certification from the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT). (preferred).

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years (5 years preferred) of direct dams engineering consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• At least 1 year of experience of subsurface investigations on significant or high hazard dams. (required)
• Experience with tainter gate inspections. (preferred)
• Planning and performing field investigations and studies (drilling, logging, well installation, soil, and groundwater sampling, groundwater modeling etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required)
• Proven leadership skills. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required. 
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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