ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGIST

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGIST

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is currently looking for a Project Geologist, Hydrogeologist, and Environmental Scientist to support industrial and federal environmental remediation projects and programs in our Norcross, GA office.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork that includes collecting soil, sediment, and groundwater samples
• Supervise the installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, and direct push technology (DPT) borings and direct contractors to perform the work as outlined in project work plans
• Interpret the analytical laboratory and geologic data and prepare reports documenting the work performed, results, and findings
• Perform assigned work in accordance with project schedules, plans, and budgets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 50% of the time to perform fieldwork
• Support the following: preparing scopes, plans, and instructions for project teams and contractors; planning and managing remediation and restoration projects; reviewing and managing project data for reporting
• Duties may also include reviewing contractor-generated technical documents, field oversight of contractor activities, tracking schedules and costs, records management of environmental program documents, and environmental project programming

Key Qualifications

• Experience overseeing the installation of borings, logging soil and rock core samples, monitoring wells, and collecting and documenting soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water samples is required
• Experience performing aquifer and remedial tests is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Suite (Word, Excel, Projects, PowerPoint, Access) and Adobe is required
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required

• Industrial remedial experience is a plus
• Familiarity with RCRA and CERCLA
• Experience collecting soil and water quality samples in accordance with standard USEPA field methods
• Experience with installation of wells in a variety of hydrogeologic settings, supporting slug and aquifer tests, and familiarity with basic technologies, including removal actions, air sparging, soil vapor extraction, and chemical injection
• Technical writing of plans, reports, and technical memorandums
• Prior experience in providing project oversight
• Motivated self-starters are requested

Experience & Education

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in science or applicable Engineering (Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geological Engineering) or other related areas is required; advanced science or engineering degree preferred
• GIT/PG or EIT/PE is required
• Minimum 3 years related experience as environmental professional is required
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass drug testing
• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks
• Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.
• Working conditions:
• Able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach

• Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
• Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
• Able to wear the required PPE, minimally use gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness
• Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times

BB&E is an employee-owned firm and offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.