Staff Geologist
Terracon · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · onsite
This position is for a Staff Hydrogeologist / Environmental Geologist focused on site investigations, regulatory compliance, field operations, data interpretation, and technical reporting.
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
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