Licensed Professional Geologist

Job Description

Licensed Professional Geologist

POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity for an experienced Professional Geologist to join a well-established environmental consulting firm with over 130 years serving the region. The role is based out of the Northeast PA-area office and manages projects across central and eastern Pennsylvania, combining strong technical and regulatory knowledge with hands-on project management responsibility.

Salary: Based on experience
Location: Athens, PA (managing projects across central and eastern PA)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours (40-45 hours/week typical, with occasional weekend work), flexible hours with remote/hybrid schedule available

CLIENT OVERVIEW
Our client is a long-standing environmental consulting firm with over 130 years of experience providing professional environmental services. Their Northeast PA-area team supports project work throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania, with a strong presence in oil and gas-related environmental consulting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including proposal preparation, scope development, scheduling, budget tracking, and invoicing
• Maintain frequent communication with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in accordance with high standards of project management
• Develop and assist with proposals, scopes of services, cost estimates, and qualifications presentations
• Prepare project deliverables, including reports, permit applications, and work plans
• Coordinate field staff scheduling, laboratory coordination, and subcontractor/vendor management
• Oversee ongoing project cost control, forecasting, schedule updates, and reporting
• Interpret technical tables, graphs, data, and figures
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior staff
• Process submittals and maintain submittal logs
• Assist with meeting minutes and change order preparation
• Work safely in both office and field settings, with occasional out-of-town travel in all seasonal conditions

REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or a related field
• Active Pennsylvania Professional Geologist License
• 5-10 years of experience in hydrogeologic and/or environmental consulting
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania's Land Recycling Act 2 Program and Phase I ESAs
• Strong technical writing skills with accurate QA/QC practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work extended hours when needed

Preferred:

• Oil and gas industry experience
• Experience with AQTESOLV, Rockworks, and MODFLOW software

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• STD, LTD, and AD&D coverage
• Life insurance
• Incentive pay
• Supplemental benefits
• Company-matched 401(k) upon hire
• Flexible hours with remote/hybrid schedule