Geologist

HDR • Part-time • Bethlehem, PA, US • 10m ago

Geologist

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Geologist, we'll count on you to:

In the field:

Soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling
USCS soil logging
Groundwater monitoring well installation
Operation of various types of monitoring equipment in the field
Coordination with and oversight of subcontractors, and completion of daily reports and various sample documentation forms
Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments
Groundwater monitoring well installation
Have the availability for extended field work (up to 14 days) and travel. Annual travel is estimated at 25% to 50%
Office responsibilities may include environmental assessments including planning, data tabulation, evaluation, and interpretation, and technical report writing
Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

2 years’ experience with environmental assessment projects including planning, site investigation, monitoring, report writing, overseeing drilling operations, familiarity with logging soil borings per USCS, installing groundwater monitoring wells, well development, and groundwater sampling
Must be mechanically inclined and able to operate groundwater pumps, environmental monitoring equipment, and other relevant environmental field related duties
HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
Clean driving record
Experience with well installation techniques, and groundwater and soil sampling procedures and analysis
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
Ability to assess and classify soil and rock samples to determine geologic type
Experience with Microsoft Office programs
Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
May require ability to travel
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:

United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg

Other Locations:

United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem

Industry:

Environment/Sciences

Schedule:

Part-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Hazardous Waste