Staff Geologist
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Regular, Full time
- Job ID 3494
General Responsibilities:
This position is for a Staff Hydrogeologist / Environmental Geologist focused on site investigations, regulatory compliance, field operations, data interpretation, and technical reporting.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Key Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant environmental consulting or hydrogeology experience
- Professional Geologist (PG) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) in South Carolina preferred (or ability to obtain through reciprocity)
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Technical Skills
Candidates should have experience with:
- SCDES UST investigations and regulatory reporting
- SCDES Voluntary Cleanup Program assessments and reporting
- Groundwater monitoring well installation
- Soil borings and vapor pin investigations
- Oversight of drilling subcontractors
- Soil and rock logging using USCS classification
- Soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor sampling
- QA/QC and chain-of-custody procedures
- Slug tests and hydraulic conductivity evaluations
- Conceptual Site Model (CSM) development
- Groundwater contour mapping and contaminant plume mapping
- CAD and GIS software
- Risk assessments and corrective action planning
- Technical report writing
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead hydrogeologic field investigations
- Supervise drilling and sampling activities
- Analyze hydrogeologic and geochemical data
- Develop maps, cross-sections, and conceptual site models
- Prepare:
- Site-Specific Work Plans (SSWPs)
- VCC Work Plans
- Initial Site Characterization Reports
- Tier I/II Assessments
- Media Management Plans
- Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
- Support regulatory closure, No Further Action (NFA) determinations, and Certificate of Completion acquisition
- Mentor and oversee junior staff
Physical & Travel Requirements
- Regular field work in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally
- Climbing, kneeling, crawling, and working around drilling operations
- Overnight travel may be required
Requirements:
Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidate will have:
- Environmental consulting experience in South Carolina
- Direct UST assessment and remediation experience
- Strong technical writing skills
- GIS/CAD proficiency
- Experience managing subcontractors and field crews
- Ability to independently complete site investigations and regulatory deliverables
About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.