Staff Geologist

CATAWBA VALLEY ENGINEERING AND TEST

Staff Geologist

Hickory, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company car

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing is a growing multidisciplinary engineering firm made up of a team of skilled individuals with a shared philosophy of providing clients the personal service and value of a small firm with the same expertise and experience of larger firms. We offer professional geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering and geological services, construction materials testing, and special inspection service to developers, architects, contractors, municipalities, and property owners.

    Job Description:

    Primary job duties of a Staff Geologist include performing a range of tasks including fieldwork, data analysis, and report preparation.

    Field and office tasks may include but are not limited to:

    · A variety of soil, groundwater, soil gas, surface water, and sediment sampling

    · Oversight of drilling operations and assistance with all field activities

    · Preparation of laboratory samples

    · Assessment and remediation of contaminated sites, hydrogeological evaluation, site inspections, and asbestos and lead paint surveys

    · Assistance with soil classification, laboratory testing, and geotechnical evaluation as needed.

    · Report writing, assistance with cost estimates and proposals, and data reduction

    · Evaluation of geological and environmental conditions

    · Use of various software and communication with clients.

    Travel to job sites and occasional overnight stays may be required.

    Requirements:

    · Bachelor of Science in Geology or related engineering/science degree

    · 0-4 years of experience within the field

    · Experience in geological and hydrogeological processes, groundwater and surface waters, water chemistry, environmental contaminants, sample collection, Phase I ESA and Phase II ESA’s, soil classification, and geotechnical concepts

    · Excellent technical writing skill and proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel,

    · Preferred Geologist in Training (GIT) and willingness to pursue Professional Geologist (PG) license.

    · Qualified candidates must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

    Benefits:

    · Competitive Pay

    · Company Vehicle

    · Cellular Phone

    · Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

    · Life Insurance

    · 401(k)

    · Paid Vacation and paid holidays

    Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.