What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geologist position at APTIM?
At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.
Job Overview:
APTIM Federal Services, LLC is currently seeking a mid-to-senior level Environmental Geologist to participate in the development and implementation of site investigations and remedial actions primarily at project locations in the Eastern United States. Typical tasks may include the design, installation, and monitoring of groundwater, surface water, and soil gas systems, collection of surface and subsurface soil samples for environmental and geotechnical analyses, participation in the design and implementation of both in-situ and ex-situ remedial actions; and assisting or leading the preparation of proposals and project documents. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members and clients alike. This will be a full-time position based out of our Norfolk, VA, Lawrenceville, NJ, or Canton, MA offices.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Collect environmental samples in the field from various media including groundwater, surface water, soil, and vapor.
- Be able to perform field work at out of town or out of state locations for extended periods of time lasting up to several weeks.
- Calibrate, maintain, and utilize various field monitoring and measuring instruments.
- Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned tasks; expected to manage own time to meet established deadlines.
- Analyze and prepare raw data into workable form for engineering/scientific project reports, plans, specifications, permits, cost-estimates, and other project documents.
- Work may periodically involve installation, operation, and maintenance of remediation equipment (pumps, process equipment, piping install, etc.) and supervising other field tasks such as installing and abandoning monitoring/recovery wells
- Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. during work team meetings; ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
- Preparation of work plans and reports.
- Proficient in planning, conducting, and analyzing aquifer tests.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment, provide input on technical, project, and safety issues.
- Possess a "Safety First" work ethic.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology/Environmental Science; 5-10 years of directly relevant experience.
- Active Professional Geologist or Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) registration preferred.
- Ability to prepare high quality work plans and reports.
- Previous experience working on Department of Defense installations considered as a plus.
- Possess 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate.
- Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites; lifting and physical work will be required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Who we are and what we do:
APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.
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