Field Geologist

Published on: May 23, 2011

This job posting expired and applications are no longer accepted.
Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Published: May 23, 2011
Location
Boston , Massachusetts
Skill Level
Entry Level, Entry Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Scientific
(Number of Job Posting Views: 1)

When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!

Description

Haley & Aldrich staff teams engage in challenging environmental, engineering and management projects with clients in the U.S. and internationally. If you enjoy seeing the positive impact of your work and want to grow your skills in a rewarding, collaborative learning environment, we would like to hear from you. With offices nationwide, our shared vision is to integrate technology and human potential to tackle tough issues facing the world. Through teamwork, sharing knowledge and building on experience, we achieve outcomes that benefit our clients and the communities we serve together.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and accomplished self-starter and effective team player to provide site and subsurface characterization for environmental site assessments, foundation design studies, and regulatory compliance projects.  This is a full-time position in our Boston office.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform soil and bedrock sampling and identification/characterization
  • Monitor subsurface explorations
  • Perform groundwater sampling
  • Perform various field tests including pump, slug, and falling head
  • Perform instrument installation and measurement
  • Generate subsurface profiles and geologic interpretation
  • Perform preliminary site visits to estimate equipment accessibility, locate proposed borings and/or test pits, and conduct geologic mapping
  • Assist in project work including data reduction, proposals, and reports
  • Support construction monitoring staff regarding interpretation of site geology during excavation and foundation installation
  • Use of various geotechnical and environmental equipment including PIDs, water level meter, seismograph, inclinometer, and other related equipment
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Produce daily field reports

Qualifications:

  • 0 - 3 years of Geology related work experience including water sampling, drilling, or soil sampling
  • BS in civil engineering or related field
  • OSHA 40 hour certification
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic Excel and Word capabilities
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to travel to job sites and on temporary assignments
  • Ability to work some nights or weekends if necessary
  • Nuclear density gage training preferred

When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!

(Visited 1 times, 54 visits today)