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Geologist
Mechanicsburg, PA
Job Description
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)
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
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
Job Posting: May 2, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.
At HDR, health and safety matters.
For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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