About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Geologist, we'll count on you to:

In the field:

• Operations and maintenance of remediation systems

• Soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling

• USCS soil logging

• Groundwater monitoring well installation

• Operation of various types of monitoring equipment in the field

• Coordination with and oversight of subcontractors, and completion of daily reports and various sample documentation forms

• Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments

• Groundwater monitoring well installation

• Have the availability for extended field work (up to 14 days) and travel. Annual travel is estimated at 25% to 50%

• Office responsibilities may include environmental assessments including planning, data tabulation, evaluation, and interpretation, and technical report writing

• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• 2 years' experience with environmental assessment projects including planning, site investigation, monitoring, report writing, overseeing drilling operations, familiarity with logging soil borings per USCS, installing groundwater monitoring wells, well development, and groundwater sampling
• Must be mechanically inclined and able to operate groundwater pumps, environmental monitoring equipment, and other relevant environmental field related duties
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work alone and within a team environment, including leading field teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
• Clean driving record
• Experience with well installation techniques, and groundwater and soil sampling procedures and analysis
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• Ability to travel
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.