Project Scientist/Geologist/Engineer Level I

Hamilton, New Jersey

POSITION SUMMARY

Ransom Consulting, LLC, a Pinchin Company, is seeking a Project Scientist/Geologist/Engineer Level I to join our team in our Hamilton, New Jersey office. We encourage candidates who are mechanically inclined or have one of the following educational backgrounds: geology, environmental science, engineering, and/or industrial hygiene to apply for this consulting role. The field to office split for this position is anticipated to be 70% field to 30% office but is variable based on available field work and weather conditions.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Project Scientist/Geologist/Engineer Level I serves on a variety of multi-disciplinary project teams. You will be responsible for conducting and/or participating in environmental investigations and remediation projects in addition to the following primary functions:

• Conduct site reconnaissance and municipal, state, and federal file reviews in support of due diligence projects and reports.
• Conduct field investigations, including but not limited to overburden and bedrock drilling programs, test pitting, well gauging, ground water sampling/surveying, soil sampling, sub-slab soil gas sampling, and indoor air sampling.
• Conduct field hydro-geological assessments including hydraulic conductivity tests, pump tests, and geophysical assessments.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure work is conducted timely, within project scope, and with project budget.
• Remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Oversee/coordinate underground storage tank (UST) removals and impacted soil removal actions.
• Follow site safety protocols and bring issues/concerns to project manager in a timely manner.
• Develop draft report(s), letters, work plans, etc. in concert with other project team members.
• Develop summary tables and site plans/drawings and other supporting documents as appropriate.
• Prepare project documents including borings logs, test pit logs, daily field logs, chains-of-custody, site sketches, etc. in a manner consistent with Ransom standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience with an environmentally oriented company; may include internships.
• Familiarity with field equipment for field investigations and assessments helpful.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and draw conclusions from scientific data.
• Excellent research and writing skills, including the ability to present scientific and technical data in a succinct, meaningful way for client reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to keep project managers apprised of issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project tasks with limited supervision.
• Frequent travel to job sites and work that is conducted in variable weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to job sites (typically no more than 1 hour away).
• Willingness to work over 40 hours/week for field assignments as the need arises.
• This position participates in our Medical Monitoring Program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

COMPANY SUMMARY

For over 35 years, Ransom Consulting, LLC has been a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental company, providing value-added and resilient solutions to our clients. We live and work in the communities we serve and have a vested interest in the success of our partners’ projects. Always innovating, our team continually delivers sustainable solutions for our projects, our partners, and the planet. We value our team and strive to maintain a positive, supportive, flexible, and transparent workplace that is reflected in the high-quality service we provide our clients.

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Ransom, a Pinchin company, stand out from the crowd?

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Basic Life Insurance, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible workplace to support work-life balance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid time-off and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.