Geologist Jobs in Thornton, CO

Geologist 2-(181751)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Geologist II, we'll count on you to :

• Lead the Denver-based field team in conducting field work consisting of geologic, hydrogeologic, and hydrologic investigations at municipal, power, water / wastewater, and industrial / mining client sites throughout Colorado.
• Schedule, coordinate with, and oversee subcontractors including drillers, geophysicists, and surveyors.
• Conduct field work consisting of soil and core logging, groundwater monitoring well installation and sampling, soil and rock core sampling, surface water sampling, and installation of groundwater remedial systems.
• Lead and conduct compliance monitoring at coal combustion residual sites throughout Colorado.
• Complete surface water, wastewater, drinking water, and groundwater sampling for various contaminants (, radionuclides, heavy metals) including coordination with laboratories, data analysis, and reporting.
• Train field staff on standard methodologies for various field tasks including but not limited to soil and water sampling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and soil and core logging.
• Draft proposals, cost estimates, and technical memos and reports (, sampling and analysis plans, and groundwater monitoring reports).
• Assist with contaminated site remediation tasks.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents.
• Perform assignments requiring application of moderately complex objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on medium-size projects or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Have the availability to travel and conduct field work at project sites throughout Colorado (80% of the time) and occasional out of state project travel (typically less than 4 weeks a year).
• Perform other related duties as needed.

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What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado : $77,308.00 - $110,440.00

Primary Location

United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

RegularBusinessClass : Waste Services

Job Posting

Oct 11, 2024