Project Geologist/Environmental Scientist

The Foth Companies is seeking a Project Geologist/Environmental Scientist for their Peoria, IL location. The role involves technical support for permitting projects, report preparation, data management, and client interaction. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance. The company offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Geologist / Environmental Scientist who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success. This position will be located in our Peoria, IL, location.

Primary Responsibilities
• Serve as a technical resource for permitting and compliance projects.
• Lead the preparation of factual reports, summary technical documents, and permitting and renewal documents.
• Work with Project Managers to estimate project costs and consult on technical approach.
• Develop and implement technical approaches for numerical analysis of groundwater and surface water systems in support of permitting, industrial development and site remediation
• Oversee data management and analysis for data collected in the field.
• Interact with regulatory agencies and clients.
• Identify, evaluate, and document ways to improve and optimize remediation activities including technologies, approaches, strategies, and best practices.
• Demonstrate effective client and project team communication skills with a focus on technical issues for clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Manage, schedule, and assist fieldwork activities including well installations, soil boring investigations, groundwater sampling, landfill gas monitoring, gas well field balancing, field equipment and supplies.
• Offer geologic experience in the interpretation of data collected in the field and compiled from other sources.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in environmental permitting and compliance
• Current or previous working relationships with federal and/or state regulators on permitting and compliance

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

Why Foth

Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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