Environmental Geologist

Description

The Environmental Geologist will support execution of environmental investigation and remediation projects as a Field Manager including oversight and direction of subcontractors, understanding and oversight of environmental drilling including DPT or sonic drilling operations, logging of unconsolidated and bedrock lithologies, monitoring and injection well installation and development, and monitoring well abandonment activities. This individual will lead and direct field investigation task teams; plan field investigations; prepare project work plans; prepare subcontractor scopes of work (e.g., drilling, surveying, waste management); conduct sampling of environmental media using industry standard methods. The role will also support data analysis and interpretation and project report preparation to include data summaries and tabulations, site hydrogeologic characteristics, contaminant extent and fate and transport, conceptual site models, potentiometric maps, geologic interpretation and cross sections, contaminant plume maps, and written summaries. In addition, this individual will represent Leidos as Field Manager on client facilities, coordinate activities with client staff, and interact with regulatory agencies or the public.

The Environmental Geologist will work independently with Leidos Project Managers and Senior Staff, supervise junior staff, and interface with multiple Leidos offices and subcontractors. Applicants should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable working in a team environment with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills are essential.

This position requires travel up to 30% of the time. Some travel assignments may last up to 10 days. Must possess valid driver's license.

Per contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

The Challenge :

Manage and execute project tasks as assigned, including cost / schedule, coordination and logistics, and project deliverables.

Support or lead preparation of project management plans, sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance project plans, waste management plans, subcontractor statements of work (e.g., drilling services, surveying), procurement of materials and supplies for field investigations, coordinate and schedule field activities, support preparation of health and safety plans and other related documentation as required by the project.

Compile, interpret, and report data to meet project quality assurance requirements under Federal (e.g. CERCLA), state, and / or client programs.

Prepare technical reports, including technical analysis, conceptual site models, and visual data presentations, including maps, cross sections, and data tabulations.

Comply with Leidos and client Environmental Compliance and Health & Safety programs.

Prepare and present project findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.

What Sets You Apart :

BS or MS degree in Geology or Earth / Geological Sciences, with 2+ years of experience.

Willing and able to travel to project locations for field assignments, with durations up to 10 days at a time and attend client meetings for 50% of time.

Ability to pass background checks, obtain access to, and conduct work on, U.S. Government installations.

Experience in drilling operations oversight, geologic logging / interpretation, and monitoring well installation in unconsolidated and bedrock terrain.

Experience with DPT, hollow-stem auger, sonic, and air rotary methods.

Collection of environmental media including soil, groundwater, sediment, surface / storm water, and air for external laboratory analysis

Analysis and interpretation of chemical, geotechnical, geologic, and / or engineering data to address project / reporting requirements.

Effective verbal and written communication.

Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).

Valid drivers license.

Per contract requirements, United States citizenship is required.

You May Also Have :

5 years of demonstrated success managing field efforts for federal projects

Knowledge and experience with PFAS emerging contaminant issues

Willing and able to travel to project locations to attend client and stakeholder meetings, conduct site visits, assist in coordination of field efforts, etc.

Knowledge and experience with remediation technologies and remediation systems

Prior completion of OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (40-hour HAZWOPER) and current OSHA 8-hour refresher.

Professional Geologist (PG) credential or progress toward obtaining PG (e.g, Geologist in Training).

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : September 9, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.