Geologist or Hydrogeologist
Location
Seattle, WA | United States
Job description
Overview
Aspect Consulting, a Geosyntec Company, and an earth science and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a
Geologist or Hydrogeologist with at least 7 years of experience to join our growing Environmental Practice in our
Seattle or Bellingham, Washington office.
Aspect's environmental Practice tackles challenges on a variety of complex environmental projects all over the Northwest including environmental site assessments, remedial investigations/feasibility studies, property cleanup and urban redevelopments, remedial design engineering, cost recovery/allocation/mediation support, and landfill system monitoring and optimization (check out the Project Case Studies on our website). With Aspect's Environmental Practice's size and geographic reach, you can expect an abundance of variety in your work, strong mentorship, and readily available avenues to expanded responsibility and career growth.
As a strong candidate, you will exhibit characteristics that form the foundation of a successful environmental consultant and show potential for growth and career advancement. Some of these characteristics include an inquisitive and can-do mentality, proactiveness, self-motivation, an eye for detail, excellent organization skills, and clear writing and verbal communication skills.
As a Project Geologist or Hydrogeologist at Aspect, your work will consist primarily of office work in environmental project management on environmental investigation and remediation projects, often working with multi-disciplinary teams. You will lead the development and implementation of environmental due diligence, remedial investigations, and cleanup actions on known or suspected contaminated sites. The role may require periodic work outdoors in all weather conditions, and in rugged and sometimes remote field locations for short periods of time. You also can expect to work directly with geologists, environmental engineers, and scientists to expand core skills and learn how to effectively apply environmental consulting strategies and solutions for our clients, who include attorneys, landowners, public agencies, engineers, and contractors. This is a long-term, career-track position with the ultimate goal to grow and develop your own practice through effective project delivery and client development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and partners to plan and execute work on a variety of environmental investigation and remediation projects;
- Perform task, project, and client management under the guidance of senior technical experts;
- Manage project teams that can include junior field staff, writing and editing staff, technical subject matter experts, and subcontractors to meet project needs;
- Conduct project scoping and budgeting and manage project budget and schedule;
- Apply technical expertise gained in your field of study to environmental project problem solving to meet client needs and project objectives; and
- Complete technical data evaluation and write reports.
Education and Licensure - Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, or a closely related environmental science degree. (required)
- Advanced degree in geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, or closely related environmental science degree. (preferred)
- Licensure as a Geologist or Hydrogeologist in Washington State or path to become licensed. (required)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications - At least 7 years (8 preferred) of professional experience in environmental consulting, relevant coursework or experience in contaminant fate and transport; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Knowledge of state and federal cleanup laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance for cleanup of contaminated sites. (required)
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills. (required)
- Clear and professional writing and verbal communication skills. (required)
- Excellent client management skills. (required)
- Ability to work on teams and interface with clients, attorneys, and regulators to execute projects. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Aspect's interactive team of 130+ professionals work across seven offices in Washington and Oregon. Our casual, collaborative, and professional environment gives you the flexibility to work remotely as your role allows. Roles do require being in the office and at client sites when needed to complete their work successfully. Staff should be able to get to their assigned office within a reasonable commute time.
Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified Washington locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
- Minimum Salary: $95,865 / Maximum Salary: $174,470 (Seattle)
- Minimum Salary: $91,505 / Maximum Salary: $166,535 (Bellingham)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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