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TERRACON

Staff Geologist

Lombard, IL · On-site

$68K - $82K/yr

Staff Geologist Location: Lombard, IL Salary - $68,420.00 - $82,060.00 Evaluate and interpret ... Contribute to projects involving earthwork and foundation design, Phase I and Phase II ...

TERRACON

Staff Geologist

Lombard, IL

$68K - $82K/yr

Staff Geologist Location: Lombard, IL Salary - $68,420.00 - $82,060.00 Evaluate and interpret ... Contribute to projects involving earthwork and foundation design, Phase I and Phase II ...

Brown and Caldwell

Geologist/Hydrogeologist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

The Geologist/Hydrogeologist role istasked with basic foundational work in the fields of geology ... over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have ...

TERRACON

Project Geologist

Chicago, IL

... II site assessments; seismic risk assessments. * Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or ... related field and a minimum of 7 years' related experience. * Master's degree or PhD preferred. * A ...

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Stantec

Geologist/GIT

Lombard, IL · On-site

Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial ... Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geology * Minimum 3-5 years' experience in environmental ...

Stantec

Geologist/GIT

Lombard, IL · On-site

Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial ... Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geology * Minimum 3-5 years' experience in environmental ...

TRC Companies, Inc.

Geologist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $72K/yr

... geologist/hydrogeologist to join our growing Engineering, Construction and Remediation (ECR ... 2 days per week on average). * Willingness to participate in health & safety training, medical ...

Stantec

Entry Level Geologist/GIT

Lombard, IL · On-site

Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial ... Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geology * Professional experience in environmental consulting is ...

Stantec

Entry Level Geologist/GIT

Lombard, IL · On-site

Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial ... Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geology * Professional experience in environmental consulting is ...

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Staff Geologist

TERRACON

Lombard, IL • On-site

$68K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Terracon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 120 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


Staff Geologist
Location: Lombard, IL
Salary - $68,420.00 - $82,060.00
Evaluate and interpret subsurface investigation data, including soil, groundwater, and bedrock conditions, to assess environmental and geologic site characteristics and support engineering design recommendations. Develop detailed subsurface maps, geologic models, and cross-sections while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, geologists, and environmental scientists on complex infrastructure, development, and remediation projects.
Lead and oversee field investigations, including soil borings, groundwater monitoring well installation, environmental sampling, and geotechnical testing activities. Analyze soil stratigraphy, groundwater elevations, hydrogeologic conditions, and environmental analytical data to identify site constraints, assess risk, and support regulatory compliance.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports, work plans, and environmental documentation related to site characterization, due diligence, remediation, and construction support activities. Contribute to projects involving earthwork and foundation design, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), groundwater monitoring and sampling programs, remediation planning, well design, and seismic and geologic hazard evaluations.
Responsibilities
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
  • Proficient Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
  • May assist more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
  • Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
  • Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
  • May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
  • May oversee work performed by lower-level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 3 years' related experience.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Certification in field of expertise

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