Geologist III

4w1 month ago

North Wind Group

Los Alamos, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $100,000

About this role

This Geologist III supports environmental investigation and remediation projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The position focuses on providing technical expertise in site characterization, environmental restoration, and regulatory compliance. Fieldwork is central to the role, with duties including identifying soils and coordinating drilling activities.

Day-to-day duties involve evaluating geological conditions in situ and collecting soil, air, and water samples. The geologist oversees drilling operations using Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic rigs, and utilizes Hand Auger and Little Beaver for subsurface sampling.

The geologist works with technical advisors to assure quality of field data and written deliverables. They also assist in developing junior staff and contribute to project planning for delineating chemicals of concern in soil, sediment, and groundwater. Office duties include data management and documentation organization.

This role offers the opportunity to author scientific reports for regulatory review and approval. The geologist will evaluate historical data and geological conditions to determine risk and nature/extent of contamination. Contributing to complex environmental projects at a national lab provides professional growth.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Sciences, or closely related field.
Five to ten years of relevant experience working as a Geologist or Environmental Scientist.
Demonstrated experience writing technical plans and reports for regulatory review.
Practical, hands-on experience conducting environmental field work for site characterization and remediation projects.
Knowledge and experience with various media (e.g., soil vapor, groundwater), contaminants, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to evaluate historical data and geologic conditions for sample planning and risk determination.

Responsibilities

Identify and log soils and conditions encountered in the field to coordinate drilling activities and field decisions.
Evaluate geological conditions in situ for field decisions in concurrence with technical advisors.
Collect and document soil, air, and water samples to determine presence and quantity of contaminants.
Oversee drilling operations including Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic rigs.
Author scientific reports for review and approval by governmental and regulatory agencies.
Assist with development and implementation of project plans to delineate chemicals of concern in soil, sediment, and groundwater.
Assure quality of field data and written deliverables and achievement of project schedule to client satisfaction.