Geologist

Company Description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Ramboll is seeking motivated and qualified candidates to join our team in our Syracuse, New York office
as a Geologist/Hydrogeologist. To succeed in this role, candidates must have a B.S. or M.S. in Geology,
Hydrogeology or related discipline, and up to 3 years of technical and field investigation experience.

Job Description

As our new Geologist, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team providing innovative and sustainable
site solutions to an international client base. The successful candidate will contribute to multiple different projects under the direction of senior geologists/engineers and be responsible for duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinate and perform field tasks as part of environmental investigation and remediation
projects at primarily industrial / hazardous waste sites primarily in Upstate New York and the
NYC Metro area. Field tasks may include sampling (soil, groundwater, sediment and/or air);
subcontractor oversight (drilling, monitoring well installations, etc.); site reconnaissance, etc.
• Work with project coordinators/managers, using interpersonal and organizational skills to ensure
projects are completed on time and budget.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to complete tasks.
• Completion of detailed field documentation such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field
forms/reports, field notes, and chain-of-custody forms.
• Contribute to preparation of work plans, reports and other documentation; perform analytical
data management; and assist in technical evaluations of data commensurate with technical
skills.
• Individual must be capable of completing field work with limited supervision with opportunities
for additional responsibilities through continued growth and experience.
• Position will require approximately 80% field work with some overnight travel

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Geology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• 0 to 3 years of technical and field investigation experience, including soil/groundwater sampling,
soil excavation oversight, well installations/development, soil vapor/indoor air sampling,
subcontractor oversight, remedial activities and other related techniques under state and
federally regulated programs
• A valid driver’s license.
• Certification of completion of the OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER with a current 8 hour refresher is a plus. • Ability to work with a variety of field meters/test kits, instruments, pumps, data loggers and other equipment. • GIT license or eligibility. • Working knowledge of computer software including MS Office products. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS, and/or AutoCAD a plus. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail, quality, and safety. • Good interpersonal skills, client focus, and strong ability to work effectively in teams. • The position requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities in all weather conditions.