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Assistant Geologist

ESPO
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Assistant Geologist

Location : Bloomington, MN

Job type : Contract - Hire

Our client is currently hiring an Assistant Geologist for a full-time contract-to-hire position in Bloomington, MN.

There is 10% - 30% travel for this position to locations in the upper Midwest and Southwestern United States.

The Assistant Geologist will assist with a variety of environmental investigation and remediation-based projects for federal, state, local, and commercial clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assist with field-related activities including logging soils, air monitoring during investigation and remediation activities, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, collection of soil, groundwater, and vapor samples for field screening and laboratory analysis, and collection of soil for physical testing.
  • Assist in evaluating soil and groundwater data, developing soil and groundwater sampling plans, and data compilation for soil, air, and groundwater analytical results.
  • Assist with proposal preparation, work plans, and report writing for environmental-based projects.

Assist in coordinating and scheduling subcontractors for field investigation activities and assisting with site remediation planning and implementation.

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology or a related Environmental degree is Required - Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Must have prior internship and / or related consulting experience.
  • MUST HAVE OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing environmental site investigations and remediation including site assessments, Phase I and Phase II, evaluation of CCR, PFAS, and other pressing contaminants of concern.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of contaminants of concern and the applicable analytical sampling requirements for site characterization.
  • Working knowledge of standard geological techniques, principles, and procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of the Unified Soil Classification System. glacial deposits, hydrogeology, and groundwater sampling.
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA, CERCLA, and remedial design.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Basic knowledge in ArcGIS, RockWare, and Adobe Illustrator preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • ESPO Corporation

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