ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGIST

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGIST

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Environmental Geologist to join our team supporting our NASA Environmental Services contract at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.

• Support Project Managers with planning and execution of various projects
• Provide site investigation support, including Phase II ESAs, preliminary assessments, site inspections, and remedial investigations
• Oversee drilling subcontractors during the advancement of soil borings, monitoring well installations, and other investigating activities
• Direct subcontractors to perform work as outlined in the project-specific work plans
• Conduct soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling activities
• Screen and log soil and rock cores during drilling operations
• Use field instrumentation (e.g., PID, YSI, Horiba, turbidity meter, water level meter, iron kit, various pumps [e.g., peristaltic, bladder, submersible, etc.])
• Conduct and evaluate pump tests and slug tests
• Track, document, and make decisions during field activities
• Interpret analytical laboratory and geologic data and prepare reports documenting the work performed, results, and findings
• Perform assigned work in accordance with project schedules, plans, and budgets
• Support the following: preparing scopes of work, plans, and instructions for project teams and contractors; planning and managing remediation and restoration projects; reviewing and managing project data for reporting
• This job requires on-site support to perform investigation and remediation fieldwork

• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required
• Knowledge:
  1. Ability to collect and organize project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports, and provide recommendations without assistance
  2. Experience conducting and leading field investigations and remediation implementation
  3. Experience overseeing drilling operations using a variety of drilling technologies (e.g., DPT, sonic, HSA, etc.)
  4. Experience logging soil and rock cores in accordance with ASTM methodologies
  5. Technical writing experience
  6. Field work experience (e.g., soil, sediment, surface water, storm water, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling including experience with PFAS) is preferred
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to problem-solve and function as a member of a team

• Experience: 10-15 years' related experience as an environmental geologist, including managing and overseeing multi-functional field teams, is required
• Certification and Training: 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required; OSHA Supervisor Training is preferred; OSHA Construction and General Industry 30-Hour Training is preferred
• Education: A Bachelor's degree or higher in science (Geology, Hydrogeology) or applicable Engineering (Geological Engineering) or other related areas is required; advanced science or engineering degree preferred

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks
• Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.
• Working conditions:
• Able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
• Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
• Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
• Able to wear the required PPE, minimally use gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness
• Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages with salary range of $120,000-$145,000
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.