Hydrogeologist - Ballston Spa

Only for registered members Ballston Spa, United States

1 day ago

$80,000 - $120,000 (USD)

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team LaBella's multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, ...

Job description

LaBella is an employee-owned engineering firm of approximately 2,000 staff and growing
We receive annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee's growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in client projects.

Unlike some of the giants in our industry, our company still recognizes and appreciates the individual without losing them in a sea of spreadsheets and tries to conduct business in a personal way, very focused on relationships.

Our chosen tagline is "Powered by Partnership," which reflects our focus on collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to advance projects within our local communities and build upon these relationships in a synergistic way.

Our Ballston Spa, NY office is currently hiring a Hydrogeologist within the Environmental Due Diligence, Investigation and Remediation Group. This group provides a full range of environmental due diligence services from initial assessment to remediation and site closure. This is an opportunity for a smart and talented professional to perform in a role with solid growth opportunity.

A successful candidate will be able to work closely with existing LaBella Department leadership, mentor rising LaBella staff, provide quality technical guidance and help us to bring practical solutions to our clients.

The applicant must have a minimum of five years of experience with one or more NYSDEC remedial program (Spills, State Superfund, BCP, etc.).

Duties
Oversee subsurface field investigations of varying complexity to characterize environmental contamination using appropriate regulatory standards and guidance
Conduct, observe, and/or guide hydrogeologic field testing such as pumping tests, and in-situ permeability testing, as appropriate, in overburden and bedrock aquifers
Direct field and office staff working within project teams to facilitate proper collection of critical data on time and within budget
Review field and analytical data and perform calculations to support site characterization and inform evaluation and selection of remedial alternatives
Support and/or direct application of in-situ remedial technologies and design of remedial systems, as appropriate
Perform periodic review of remedial sites to optimize overall remedial strategy and make recommendations
Develop technical scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals and work plans
Prepare and review technical reports including graphical presentation of findings
Work and communicate effectively with project teams, clients, regulators, and all other stakeholders
Coordinating work schedules with LaBella staff and subcontractors
Satisfy internal safety and quality standards
May require occasional travel for field visits

Requirements

The Candidate should possess the following minimum Education & Qualifications:
Passion for Environmental Investigation and Remediation on behalf of clients in both the public and private sector
Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field
Ten (10) to twenty (20) years of progressively responsible experience performing remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and cleanup actions on sites contaminated with petroleum, solvents, PFAS, and metals
Experience with NYS remedial programs on behalf of public or private sector clients
Self-motivated with ability to perform assigned tasks independently
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Excellent technical writing and analytical skills
Ability to work as part of a fast-paced team, manage workload on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver projects on time
40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and up-to-date annual refresher
Must be highly proficient in MS Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:
NYS Professional Geologist License preferred
Familiarity with technical/modeling software, as appropriate to the project
Project management experience desirable but not required for a technical track individual

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Salary Range:
$80,000 - $120,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).

Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
Flexible Work Schedule
Health/Dental Insurance
401k Plan with Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long Term Disability
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Team Building Events
Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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