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Weston Solutions

Project Geoscientist

Lakewood, CO · On-site

Project Geoscientists are accountable for handling specific technical aspects of projects appropriate to the Geoscience discipline as members of multidisciplinary teams. They will balance work on ...

Weston Solutions

Project Geoscientist

Golden, CO · On-site

Project Geoscientists are accountable for handling specific technical aspects of projects appropriate to the Geoscience discipline as members of multidisciplinary teams. They will balance work on ...

AECOM

Geoscientist

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field AND 2 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting (site investigation, sampling, drilling oversight ...

Weston Solutions

Project Geoscientist

West Chester, PA · On-site

Project Geoscientists are accountable for handling specific technical aspects of projects appropriate to the Geoscience discipline as members of multidisciplinary teams. They will balance work on ...

Weston Solutions

Project Geoscientist

West Chester, PA · On-site

Project Geoscientists are accountable for handling specific technical aspects of projects appropriate to the Geoscience discipline as members of multidisciplinary teams. They will balance work on ...

Weston Solutions

Project Geoscientist

West Chester, PA · On-site

Project Geoscientists are accountable for handling specific technical aspects of projects appropriate to the Geoscience discipline as members of multidisciplinary teams. They will balance work on ...

Crescent Energy

Geoscientist

Houston, TX

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support optimal asset development and operations, leveraging fundamental geoscience skills in petroleum systems ...

Weston Solutions

Associate Geoscientist

Baton Rouge, LA

$70.15K - $86.78K/yr

Environmental Scientist Or Geoscientist At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$15/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a part-time undergraduate student to work on making digital content in Geoscience ...

AECOM

Geoscientist

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field AND 2 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting (site investigation, sampling, drilling oversight ...

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CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Geoscience, often with certificationsBachelor's or higher in Geology or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, field sites, consulting firmsFieldwork, labs, environmental agencies
Industry UsageUsed broadly in research, consulting, environmental sectorsPrimarily in exploration, environmental assessment, academia

Both roles involve studying Earth's processes, but Geoscientists Geoscience often encompasses a broader scope including research and consulting, while Geologists typically focus on fieldwork and geological assessments. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but Geoscientist Geoscience may include specialists like geophysicists or geochemists.

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Project Geoscientist

Project Geoscientist

Weston Solutions

Lakewood, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston continues to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.
A Project Geoscientist is responsible for task leadership, execution, and control, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, and schedules. They serve as the field team lead on specific tasks and/or lead routine to moderately complex scopes of work under the direction of the Project Manager (PM) or Principal and Senior Project staff. Project Geoscientists are accountable for handling specific technical aspects of projects appropriate to the Geoscience discipline as members of multidisciplinary teams. They will balance work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of large projects. Project Geoscientists are capable of technical resources and are recognized for at least one area of expertise among Weston's service offerings.
Location: Denver, CO
Expected Outcomes:
  • Analyze, prepare, and present meaningful and precisely written scientific reports of field and laboratory result appropriate to the defined areas of investigation and based on collected data.
  • Participate in peer review of work scopes, project implementation plans, operating procedures, training, schedules, budgets, technical calculations and interpretations, and deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with technical specifications and standard operating procedures defined in the project scope of work.
  • Lead and be responsible for complex field and office assignments, including field investigations and sampling programs.
  • Ability to perform geology-related tasks in the field including monitoring well installation, soil sampling, soil and rock descriptions, and groundwater sampling.
  • Work independently with periodic guidance.
  • Determine basic methods and procedures on core tasks and ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments within core competencies.
  • Cooperate with the implementation of all project quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) audits and review and assist in implementing corrective actions as appropriate.
  • Clearly document project activities and is involved in assigning tasks in accordance with project plans.
  • Maintain frequent communication with the team members, PM, and client as required, to ensure effective understanding of project deliverables, concerns, and progress.
  • Maintain auditable and orderly files, notebooks, and correspondence on all project aspects.
  • Monitor staff performance and provide input to Organizational Managers for staff promotions, transfers, and performance appraisals.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to junior members, as needed.
  • Identify new technologies and techniques and evaluate their applicability and potential benefits for the company.
  • Coordinate field operations and data collection, with respect to schedule and field budget.
  • Serve as a technical lead in their area of specialty, solving technical problems with appropriate assistance from senior staff.
  • Work with team on problems of diverse scopes and complexity which require sound judgment when selecting methods, analyzing data, and determining methods for reaching solutions.
  • Ability to lead moderate to complex scopes of work and field tasks.
  • Support projects from beginning to end, readily taking on tasks, as necessary, to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Lead project Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program compliance for medium- to high-risk projects. Ability to provide technical input regarding safety. Promote, understand, and carry out the principles of safety on project tasks.
  • Will directly engage EHS department to obtain support and direction as required or when EHS Planning Documents are not in alignment with scope of work (SOW). Manage field staff regarding project /site specific EHS requirements and ensure alignment with EHS Program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Geoscience, or a related field and have at least 6 years of related experience.
  • Experience must include 3 years in planning, performing, and leading of field activities and assisting in scoping projects.
  • Experience must include overseeing the drilling of soil and rock borings and oversight of the installation of monitoring wells, including the logging of lithologic and stratigraphic information.
  • Experience with the use of electronic data collection, including GPS and GIS, a plus.
  • Membership in professional organization suited to specific practice is highly encouraged.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and present data and meet deadlines outlined by project leadership.
  • Capable technical resource who handles core technical issues.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks to meet project requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office® software, as well as various means of communication.
  • Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communications is necessary.
  • Demonstrated leadership traits are highly preferred.
  • Available to travel as needed.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Ability to function in outdoor locations such as active construction and/or remediation sites.
  • Ability to walk long distances on varied terrain, climb ladders, and work at elevation.

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
  • Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave.
  • Life and disability plans.
  • Critical illness and accident plans.
  • Work/Life flexibility.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.
Salary Range: $72,557 - $95,767 - $118,873

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