What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geologist/Environmental Scientist position at BL COMPANIES INC?
Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Our growth offers an exciting opportunity for a Geologist/Environmental scientist in our Environmental group.
A successful candidate in this role will be a mid- to senior-level professional with 7 years of experience working with the Environmental Site Assessment, and Remediation Group. In addition to performing and/or overseeing field work and preparation of technical reports, this individual will help mentor and train junior staff.
This position is focused on managing environmental remediation projects, conducting site assessments, fieldwork, regulatory compliance, and client management
Responsibilities include:
- Performance and oversight of various aspects of public and privately funded brownfields and remediation projects in accordance with the PA Act 2 and Storage Tank programs
- Field documentation, analysis of environmental data, fate and transport analysis, receptor surveys, and technical report writing
- Phase I site assessments – including conducting and/or overseeing
- Phase II site investigation field work and reporting
- Field supervision and sampling for remediation projects
- Supervision of drilling subcontractors and subcontractor oversight
- Management of contracts and client care services
- Management of field health and safety protocols
Required Experience:
- BS Degree in Environmental Science, Geology or related scientific or technical field
- Pennsylvania Professional Geologist license or appropriate coursework and experience to sit for PG exam strongly preferred
- 7 years of experience in conducting environmental investigations
- Experience with Pennsylvania environmental regulations (including PA Act 2 and Storage Tank Programs) and Federal laws and regulations
- Strong oral and written communication skills including technical writing
- Experience in field sampling of environmental media (soil, water, air, waste)
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification preferred
BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.
Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.