Professional Geologist
Arch Environmental Group Inc
- Farmington Hills, MI
- $80,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Perform regulatory compliance auditing, reporting, and permitting.
- Plan geology related projects (e.g. Phase I/IIs, LUST, Oil Extraction) and field sampling events including human and ecological health, safety, and regulatory concentrations.
- Plan and evaluate remediation and restoration programs.
- Survey sites and create logs (e.g. borehole).
- Gather and analyze geological data.
- Examine the composition of samples and specimens.
- Write technical reports on findings and prepare soil, sediment, and geotechnical logs.
- Develop, monitor, and utilize Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures.
- Ensure environmental and other regulations are met and interpret regulatory constraints for both AEG performed activities and client proposed projects.
- Complete projects in a safe, compliant, and timely manner.
- Develop project proposals, work plans, and execution strategies.
- Provide technical support to team members.
- Manage project tasks and perform field activities for complex soil, soil-vapor, and groundwater assessment and remediation projects.
- Oversee and manage AEG subcontractors and third-party contractors.
- Project planning, scheduling, and resource management to meet project commitments.
- Prepare technical reports and provide quality assurance/quality control of project documents with a focus on compliance with client and regulatory agency processes, procedures, and policies and regulations.
- Lead, mentor, and support the project team with the goal of maximizing performance and efficiency.
- Support the team with site strategy, budget management, health and safety performance, and client interaction.
- Provide professional services in a mix of work locations - office, lab and field support.
- Prepare and submit regulatory permit applications.
- Perform pre-project activities including developing budgets, preparing proposals, and establishing scopes of work and schedules.
- Meet deadlines established by the team and Client.
- Maintain and develop existing and new clients.
- Attend and participate in weekly safety meetings and discuss safety related issues for upcoming personal and team assignments.
- Attend and participate in monthly safety and professional development training and discuss team and company project activities.
- Efficiently and accurately detail job performance details on a daily basis, including, but not limited to, billable and non-billable activities, submit expense receipts, and record mileage related to business travel.
- Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on position growth and development, Client need and Company goals and objectives for growth and services offered.
- At least 8 years of related experience demonstrating successful technical execution on multi-disciplinary environmental assessment and remediation projects. Geotechnical and project management experience a plus.
- American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Geology, Engineering, or another related field. Advanced degree(s) preferred.
- Experience in providing leadership to diverse (both technically and geographically) project teams on high-pressure, high-visibility projects.
- OSHA 40HR HAZWOPER training completed and up to date.
- Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agency laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
- Advanced computer skills with MS Office software, including Word and Excel.
- Organizational and teamwork abilities.
- Health and safety focused.
- Leadership and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Willingness to provide career and technical mentorship.
- Good judgement and sound decision-making skills.
- Understanding of project risk management.
- Strong client service emphasis and solution-oriented delivery.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.
- Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
- Staying current with relevant technology and innovation.
- Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the Client.
- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- This position is performed in an office and field environment, although during the COVID-19 climate, there may be times with a short-term focus on working from home.
- Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening and respiratory function testing in order to operate in respirator-controlled environments.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Up to 25% of time may be dedicated to field activities in varying environmental conditions including inclement weather.
- Personal vehicle use for travel to/from project site is expected.
- Medical/dental insurance
- Paid personal time off
- Paid holidays
- SIMPLE IRA with employer match
- Paid mobile phone
- Profit sharing
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Offsite Monthly Paid Safety and Professional Development Training
- License/Certification Support
- Employee Resource Groups (Women in Leadership, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group)
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Employee Feedback Program
- Free Snacks
- Social Activities and more!