Geologist (Flex Staff)
We are seeking geologists to support federal projects with agencies such as EPA, USACE, and DOE. The geologist independently conducts moderate to highly complex field investigations, oversees drilling operations, and collects geologic and environmental data. Ensure data quality and project compliance.
Job duties include:
- Plan and conduct geologic and environmental investigations
- Conduct drilling and logging for moderate to highly complex projects
- Log soil/rock cores and prepare boring logs per ASTM/USCS standards
- Collect and manage environmental and geotechnical samples for laboratory analysis
- Install and maintain groundwater monitoring wells/instrumentation
- Prepare technical field notes, logs, and support documentation
- Attend progress meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required
Preferred qualifications:
- PG (Professional Geologist) license
- Knowledge of Unified Soil Classification System for logging soils
- 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper certification with 8-hour annual refresher training which is up to date
- 8-hour supervisory training
- 30-hour OSHA Construction Industry safety class
- Current CPR/FA/AED certification
CDM Smith is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This is a pipeline requisition for future project hires. This position will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community.