Project Environmental Scientist or Geologist

Haley & Aldrich is hiring a Project Environmental Scientist or Geologist in Charlotte, NC. The role involves significant travel and outdoor work, focusing on environmental and geotechnical projects. Responsibilities include site reconnaissance, monitoring contractor activities, data collection, and report preparation. Candidates should have a B.S. in Geology or Environmental Science and 3-8 years of consulting experience. This is a full-time position based in the office.
Are you looking to make the world a better place? At Haley & Aldrich, you'll tackle clients' most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments - and, in turn, build stronger communities. You'll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Project Environmental Scientist or Geologist to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This position requires significant travel to job sites andextensive work outside the office, involving site and subsurfacecharacterization for environmental and geotechnical projects, as well asmonitoring contractors' geotechnical and environmental activities duringconstruction. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Charlotte, NC or Cary, NC offices.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:
• Work on assignments that require a portion of time conducting field activities for environmental projects, followed by office work to provide client deliverables.
• Perform site reconnaissance to observe existing conditions, assess site access for subsurface explorations, and identify important site features.
• Conduct on-site monitoring/ observation of contractor environmental related construction activities.
• Monitor subsurface exploration activities (e.g., test borings, geoprobes, and test pits) to collect soil, bedrock, groundwater, and other pertinent information for project design.
• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling in accordance with applicable ASTM standards, company standard procedures, and other industry standard guidelines.
• Conduct routine data collection, synthesis, and analysis using approved procedures appropriate for their discipline.
• Compile, reduce, analyze, manage, and report field, instrumentation, geological, and/or environmental data using spreadsheets and other tools.
• Use various environmental instrumentation and equipment during field work.
• Perform historical site review and review applicable regulations, as appropriate.
• Prepare written reports, proposals, cost estimates, and other client deliverables, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
• Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site. Participate in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich.
• Comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
• Comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
• B.S. degree in Geology, Environmental Science or other related discipline. M.S. degree welcomed.
• 3-8 years of professional services consulting experience that includes construction quality. control/documentation, execution of Phase I/Phase II environmental assessments, evaluation of environmental data, and presentation of technical solutions in a variety of written and oral formats.
• Has or will apply for initial professional certification in their core discipline, where applicable, such as EIT or FE, or FG or PG.
• Ability to direct subcontractors and ensure compliance with prepared safety plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in MS Office software.
• Ability to travel to temporary assignments across the U.S.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office.
• OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER and OSHA 10-hr. Construction Site Safety training preferred.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients' most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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