Environmental Professional Geologist

About This Role

This role is for an Environmental Geologist who enjoys a combination of hands-on fieldwork, technical problem-solving, and environmental consulting. It offers the opportunity to work on significant environmental projects, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Subsurface Investigations, soil and groundwater investigations, and LDEQ RECAP projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Conduct Phase II subsurface investigations in accordance with LDEQ RECAP requirements
• Support the preparation of RECAP reports and MO-1/MO-2 evaluations
• Install and log soil borings and monitoring wells
• Collect soil and groundwater samples using standard environmental field practices
• Perform slug testing and other field investigations
• Analyze, process, and interpret soil, groundwater, and other environmental data
• Apply geology and earth science knowledge to interpret field observations and site conditions
• Prepare clear, accurate technical reports and environmental documentation
• Organize project data, field notes, scientific documentation, and supporting files
• Coordinate and communicate with regulatory personnel regarding project information and correspondence
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to keep projects moving forward
• Travel locally to project sites and perform outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Hands-on environmental field experience
• Experience with soil borings, monitoring wells, sampling, well logging, and/or slug testing
• Strong technical writing, organization, and data interpretation skills
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with a project team
• Ability and willingness to perform outdoor fieldwork and physical activities associated with environmental investigations
• Ability to travel locally as project needs require

Nice to have:

• LDEQ RECAP (Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Program) experience
• Experience preparing or supporting RECAP reports
• Experience completing RECAP MO-1 and MO-2 evaluations
• Louisiana environmental consulting or regulatory experience
• Phase I and Phase II ESA experience
• Soil and groundwater investigation experience

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance