What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scientist-Geologist position at Pinchin LLC?
Project Scientist/Geologist
Hamilton, New Jersey
Do you have a desire to learn and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative work environment?
Pinchin is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, environmental, civil, and occupational health and safety solutions across the US and Canada. We are facing significant growth as we expand our operations and service offerings across the country. We’re looking for a bright and motivated Project Scientist/Geologist to join our EDR team in Hamilton, NJ.
As the ideal candidate, you are excited to join our project team to help our clients make informed decisions regarding projects, property acquisitions, re-development, and contaminated sites management. In this role you will learn about the business, build your own professional network and work closely with senior professionals in the industry. Every day will enhance your knowledge, skills, and passion for what you do.
The Project Scientist/Geologist position is ideal for someone looking to build their skills for career advancement and professional growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-8 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.
A Day in the life of a Project Scientist/Geologist
- Conduct site reconnaissance and municipal, state, and federal file reviews in support of due diligence projects and reports.
- Conduct field investigations, including but not limited to overburden and bedrock drilling programs, test pitting, well gauging, ground water sampling/surveying, soil sampling, sub-slab soil gas sampling, and indoor air sampling.
- Conduct field hydro-geological assessments including hydraulic conductivity tests, pump tests, and geophysical assessments.
- Oversee subcontractors to ensure work is conducted timely, within project scope, and with project budget.
- Remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance.
- Oversee/coordinate underground storage tank (UST) removals and impacted soil removal actions.
- Follow site safety protocols and bring issues/concerns to project manager in a timely manner.
- Develop draft report(s), letters, work plans, etc. in concert with other project team members.
- Develop summary tables and site plans/drawings and other supporting documents as appropriate.
- Prepare project documents including borings logs, test pit logs, daily field logs, chains-of-custody, site sketches, etc. in a manner consistent with Pinchin standard operating procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring to the Pinchin team
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3-8 years of experience with an environmentally oriented company; may include internships.
- Familiarity with field equipment for field investigations and assessments helpful.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and draw conclusions from scientific data.
- Excellent research and writing skills, including the ability to present scientific and technical data in a succinct, meaningful way for client reports.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to keep project managers apprised of issues and concerns in a timely manner.
- Frequent travel to job sites and work that is conducted in variable weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to job sites (typically no more than 1 hour away).
- Willingness to work over 40 hours/week for field assignments as the need arises.
- This position participates in our Medical Monitoring Program.
- Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to pass a company physical.
What Pinchin offers you
- A challenging, rewarding position with the opportunity to mentor junior technical professionals.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and Insurance (health dental, etc.) with employer contributions.
- Ten paid holidays, competitive PTO program, paid Volunteer Day, and paid Parental Leave!
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Profit share bonuses and an 401(k) Matching Program.
- Flexibility and an environment that supports work-life harmonization.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Why Pinchin?
At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build your skills and develop your career, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your journey. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on honesty, integrity, and a passion for learning.
Pinchin provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
What’s next? If you think this is the right position for you, please apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.
**No Agency phone calls please**
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.
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