Environmental Scientist / Geologist

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist for their Cary, NC office. The role involves environmental due diligence, site investigations, and field sampling, with 70% field work and 30% office work. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 3+ years of consulting experience. The position allows for partial remote work and includes overnight travel. Strong technical writing skills and independence are essential.
Job Description:

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step into Your New Role

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist to join our Team in North Carolina.

Kleinfelder has an exceptionally strong portfolio of Client relationships in the Mining and Energy sectors that is driving our ability to further grow and diversify our business. Working out of one of Kleinfelder's Florida offices and serving the region, the successful candidate will perform and manage environmental due diligence and site investigations / field sampling services. We are seeking a candidate that is motivated, can work independently, has strong technical writing skills, and enjoys working a mix of office and outdoors. This position may be based out of Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina and includes the potential for partial remote work. This position is anticipated to be 70% field work, 30% office work, with up to 30% overnight travel.

This position would be responsible for:
• Performing and supporting environmental field work / analysis including soil boring logging, sampling, and testing.
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)/Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Review and interpret environmental data and analytical laboratory results.
• Prepare technical reports, field reports, and internal / external correspondence.
• Soil boring and monitoring well installation, data management and reporting.
• Soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater screening and sampling.
• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors and vendors performing drilling, laboratory analytical services, maintenance, and excavation activities.

All candidates require:
• B.S./M.S. degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or hydrogeology.
• 3+ years of experience in the consulting business with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental site assessment, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects.
• Experience with complex Phase I ESAs, subsurface investigations, and remediation process including drilling and environmental multi-media sampling, data interpretation and evaluation, remedial alternatives evaluation and estimating, and report preparation.
• Experience with drilling including soil logging, sample collection and drilling subcontractor management.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.