Environmental Project Scientist - Geologist -Engineer II

Ransom Consulting, LLC is hiring an Environmental Project Scientist – Geologist – Engineer II for their Portsmouth, NH office. The role involves conducting hydrogeologic investigations, managing contaminated and clean water projects, and preparing technical documents. Candidates should have a master’s degree in geology or environmental engineering and 2 to 7+ years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in GIS. Marine science experience is a plus. Environmental Project Scientist – Geologist – Engineer II

Portsmouth, NH

POSITON SUMMARY

Ransom, a Pinchin Company, is seeking an Environmental Project Scientist with a background as a Geologist and/or Environmental Engineer to join our Portsmouth, New Hampshire office.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Environmental Project Geologist/Environmental Engineer is responsible for the following primary functions:

• The workload for this position is multidisciplinary but requires strong analytical skills and a background in geology and/or environmental engineering.

• Responsible for implementing technical programs for contaminated and clean water hydrogeologic investigations, lead, asbestos, and/or mold investigations, state and federal permitting projects, and site selection and investigation for aquaculture and other commercial or industrial clients.

• Experience with marine science and/or oceanography is a plus for this position as well.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project tasks with limited supervision.

• This position also requires excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to serve as an author of site investigation reports, permitting documents, and other technical and non-technical documents.

• Oversees complex projects with multiple technical elements and requirements.

• Assists APM/PM/SPM with development of the scope of work (SOW), budgets and proposals, etc. for new projects based on technical expertise and field work best practices.

• Works with PMs, SPMs to provide technical input commensurate with expertise on proposals, SOW, and cost estimates for new and ongoing projects.

• Seeks new opportunities by interfacing with client and subcontractor personnel and listening for other project opportunities or referrals that can leverage Ransom’s technical capabilities.

• Reviews project documents, including boring logs, test pit logs, daily field logs, chain of custody, site sketches etc. to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with Ransom SOPs.

REQUIREMENTS

• A master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or other directly related field is preferred. Candidates without a master’s degree and/or sufficient relevant experience will also be considered.

• 2 to 7+ years of relevant experience in consulting or other closely related business.

• Strong understanding of principles of geology, hydrogeology and/or environmental engineering.

• Experience in implementing hydrogeological investigations of contaminated sites in overburden systems and sedimentary/crystalline bedrock systems.

• Experience testing public and/or private water supply sources (surface water and/or groundwater)

• Experience conducting hydrologic work such as stream gauging, developing rating curves, water balance models, etc.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Skills in spatial data analysis using ArcGIS or other GIS-based workflows.

• Excellent communication, organization, and technical writing skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

COMPANY SUMMARY

For over 35 years, Ransom Consulting, LLC has been a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental company, providing value-added and resilient solutions to our clients. We live and work in the communities we serve and have a vested interest in the success of our partners’ projects. Always innovating, our team continually delivers sustainable solutions for our projects, our partners, and the planet. We value our team and strive to maintain a positive, supportive, flexible, and transparent workplace that is reflected in the high-quality service we provide our clients.

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Ransom, a Pinchin company, stand out from the crowd?

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Basic Life Insurance, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Flexible workplace to support work-life balance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Paid time-off and holidays

• Employee assistance program

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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