Geologist I/ Environmental Scientist I

Position Overview

This employee will provide geological and/or environmental services (or a combination thereof) for a wide variety of BMI clients under the supervision of the Dayton Engineering Manager. This employee will perform field sampling and groundwater testing services, and landfill construction testing and observation, and conduct environmental assessments, site investigations, and environmental permitting. 

Key Responsibilities

Operations/Essential Work Functions

• Routine groundwater, surface water, and leachate sampling and associated reporting.
• Prepare technical sections of reports related to groundwater investigations and remediation activities.
• Day-to-day technical support of environmental projects – Phase I ESA, site investigation, UST removal, etc. 
• Landfill construction observation and testing.
• Preparation of annual license applications, modifications, exemptions, and construction documentation reports for various landfill facilities
• Aerial mapping using Drone technology and GPS surveying
• Preparation of NPDES permits and associated reporting
• Preparation of air permits and associated reporting
• Interface with government agencies, i.e. OEPA, US Army Corps of Engineers, ODNR, Various health departments, etc.
• Prepare Environmental Permit applications for 401 Water Quality Certifications, 404 USACE permits
• Other duties as assigned.

Staff Management 

Dayton Engineering Manager; however, this employee must work together with other BMI staff to achieve project deadlines.

Client Retention & Business Development

No specific responsibilities to client retention. Business development activities when assigned. Must be an active member of one professional organization.

Project Management

Day-to-day technical support of environmental and/or geological projects. Project management responsibilities dependent upon experience.

Financial Management

This employee will need to track their direct and indirect time, especially as it pertains to project budgets. Other responsibilities dependent upon experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences, focus on groundwater/hydrogeology preferred.
• Must have satisfactory driving record (capable of being insured under company policy) and pass background check.
• AutoCAD proficiency desired but not required.
• Drone proficiency desired but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills internally with coworkers and externally with clients and subcontractors
• Demonstrated technical understanding of environmental and geological assessments and investigations.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Department 27 Manager
• Direct Reports include: None

Physical Requirements

Physical Ability

• Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, climb stairs; lift minimum of 80 pounds.
• Must be able to sit up to 3 hours at a time
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

Work Conditions

• Office setting; typical work week is 40 to 45 hours per week with seasonal variation
• Approximately 50% field work required and is typically within driving distance from office (e.g. throughout Ohio) 
• Some field work will require overnight stays