Lead Geologist/Environmental Scientist

The Lead Geologist/Environmental Scientist at The Foth Companies in Cedar Rapids, IA, leads environmental permitting and compliance projects. Responsibilities include report preparation, data management, and client interaction. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of experience, and offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth. The position is full-time and emphasizes effective communication and coaching of junior scientists.
About the position

The Lead Geologist/Environmental Scientist at Foth Environment Solutions is responsible for leading technical projects related to environmental permitting and compliance. This role involves preparing reports, developing technical plans, managing data analysis, and interacting with regulatory agencies and clients. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities
• Serve as primary technical resource for permitting and compliance projects.
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• Lead the preparation of factual reports, summary technical documents, and permitting and renewal documents.
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• Develop technical plans and reports for geological/hydrogeological investigations, feasibility studies, and corrective action.
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• Oversee data management and analysis for data collected in the field.
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• Interact with regulatory agencies and clients.
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• Identify, evaluate, and document ways to improve and optimize remediation activities including technologies, approaches, strategies, and best practices.
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• Proactively identify client needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
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• Demonstrate effective client and project team communication skills with a focus on technical issues for clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
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• Coach junior scientists to develop their technical skills.
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• Serve as a primary contact for clients in the permitting and compliance space.
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• Manage and/or implement fieldwork associated with well installation, soil boring investigations, and soil type classification.
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• Offer geologic experience in the interpretation of data collected in the field and compiled from other sources.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
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• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in environmental permitting and compliance
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• Experience working with federal and/or state regulators on permitting and compliance.

Nice-to-haves
• Master's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field
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• Professional Geologist (PG) licensure or ability to obtain
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• Experience with federal and state regulatory requirements and standards for waste facilities and emerging regulatory issues
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• 5+ years of experience working in the environmental consulting industry
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• Experience with surface and groundwater modeling for impacts assessments and evaluations
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• Experience with environmental assessment compilation and data evaluation.

Benefits
• Flexible work culture
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• Professional growth opportunities
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• Collaborative team environment
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• Family-friendly vibe
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• Supportive colleagues
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• Annual reinvestment in professional development activities