Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist

BB&E, Inc. (BB&E) is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

BB&E is seeking a Hydrogeologist to support federal environmental remediation projects and programs located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.

* Perform field activities that include:

o Collection of soil vapor, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater samples;

o Oversee the installation of soil borings, groundwater monitoring wells, and abandonment of groundwater monitoring wells utilizing various drilling techniques (direct push technology, rotosonic, etc.) by subcontractors; and

o Execute work as outlined in work planning documents.

* Review, interpret, and report finding of analytical laboratory, geologic, and hydrogeological data.

* Perform assigned work in accordance with project schedules, procedures and/or practices, and budget.

* Strong communication skills; oral, presentation, and written.

* Support the following:

o Preparation of work scopes, plans, and instructions for project teams and subcontractors;

o Planning, executing, and managing remediation and restoration activities; and

Review and management of project data for reporting

Requirements

* Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required

* Knowledge:

o Familiarity with RCRA and CERCLA

o Closed landfill experience; post-closure care, operations, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting.

o Experience collecting soil vapor, soil, surface water and groundwater samples in accordance with standard USEPA field methods.

o Installation of groundwater wells in a variety of hydrogeologic settings, supporting aquifer and remedial tests, and familiar with remedial technologies including removal actions, air sparging, soil vapor extraction, and in-situ chemical injection.

o Technical writing of plans, reports, and technical memorandums.

o Experience in providing project and subcontractor oversight.

* Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

* Software: Proficiency using MS Office software suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and Adobe is required.

* Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to problem-solve and work collaboratively in a team.

* Experience: 10 years' related experience as environmental professional is required. Must have experience performing aquifer and remedial tests.

* Certification and Training: 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required;OSHA Supervisor Training is preferred; OSHA Construction and General Industry 30-Hour Training is preferred

* Education: A Bachelor's degree or higher in science or applicable Engineering (Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geological Engineering) or other related areas is required; professional license (PG and/or PE) and advanced science or engineering degree preferred.

* Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks.

* Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.

* Working conditions:

o Able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements).

o Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach.

o Able to work on rough terrain when necessary.

o Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights.

o Able to wear the required PPE, minimally use gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness.

Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

* Competitive compensation packages

* Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!

* Discretionary bonus

* *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge

* *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability

* *Employer provided Life insurance

* *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits

* *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays

* Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully-vested employer match

* Tuition reimbursement & professional development

* Employee referral program

* Employee discounts

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran