Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer
In A Nutshell
R&M is looking for a team-oriented Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer to support our Earth Sciences Department as a technical lead for contaminated sites projects, interfacing with clients, regulators and subcontractors.
The successful applicant will demonstrate integrity and a strong work ethic to successfully organize and manage complex projects. As a member of the R&M team, you will put your talents in writing, research, project communication, site characterization and data analysis to effective use supporting our existing client relationships in a dynamic team environment. R&M expects the Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer to maintain and develop a professional network with other contaminated sites practitioners and potential clients. You will be ready to broaden your expertise to remain responsive to new opportunities.
The Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer will report to the Geosciences Group Manager. Project work may also be supervised by other senior staff, depending on project team structure.
On Any Given Day
On a typical day, the Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer will support contaminated site projects and coordinate with concurrent environmental permitting and geotechnical investigation projects in the following minimum areas:
- Proposal writing
- Cost estimate production
- Planning, budgeting and executing contaminated sites projects
- Subsurface investigation and site characterization planning
- Technical report writing and data analysis
- Contaminated site field work and subcontractor supervision
Typical work duties will primarily be office based, but periodically will require field work, overtime hours and travel to remote areas of Alaska. Field durations vary by project but are typically 1 to 10 days in duration.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or higher in Geology, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
- Certified Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer, licensed in Alaska.
- 8 to 15 years of related experience.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours, depending on project need.
- Demonstrated understanding of ADEC/EPA contaminated sites regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to produce accurate, organized and consistent work products.
- Ability to analyze qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions.
- ADEC Qualified Environmental Professional (18 AAC 75.333 / 18 AAC 78.088).
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically demanding field work in remote locations.
- Valid Alaska driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a DoD background check.
Additional Desired Qualifications
- M.S. in Geology, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER
- HAZWOPER Supervisor
- 30-hour OSHA training
- First Aid and Adult CPR
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