Entry Level Geologist - 2024-6888  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is looking for the right person to join our Geo-Environmental Team in our Mechanicsburg, PA office.

Kleinfelder is looking for ambitious individuals to support growth of the Geo-Environmental Team in West Viginia, Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. The team works on a wide variety of projects including mine reclamation, solar development, landside assessment and repair, and energy transmission and distribution. We are seeking candidates with 0 to 3+ years' experience with a technical background in geology or geotechnical engineering.

The selected candidate will be capable of working both as an integral team member and at times independently, using knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and solve problems of diverse scope. Kleinfelder provides training for all new tasks.

This is an exciting and challenging position that requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a highly organized and responsive candidate, capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities.

Responsibilities may include:  * Supporting geotechnical field work / analysis including soil boring logging, sampling, and testing.  * Soil boring and monitoring well installation.  * Organization and performance of the geotechnical and environmental field investigation.  * Oversight of subcontractors and vendors performing drilling, laboratory analytical services. maintenance, and excavation activities.  * Soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater screening and sampling.  * Conducting site inspections as part of environmental assessments and compliance audits.  * Preparation of proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, including day-to-day client and stakeholder correspondence.  * Review and interpret data and analytical laboratory results.  * Prepare field reports, internal / external correspondence, technical reports and geologic analyses.

There is the expectation that the candidate will have the ability to travel overnight (up to 50 percent of time) for drilling and construction observation assignments and will need work in all weather conditions, and that the work will be physically demanding (must be able to lift 50 pounds).

The candidate must have an appreciation for the importance of adhering to a safety culture that believes that all accidents are preventable. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to follow written technical procedures and document field activities commensurate with individual project expectations.

Skills required for this position include:  * Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks,  * Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment,  * Excellent written and verbal communication skills,  * A thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment,  * A can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset are essential,  * Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

The ideal candidate will have:  * BS degree in geology or geotechnical engineering  * 0 to 3+ years of related experience in consulting engineering firms or related service business experience  * 40-hour HAZWOPER training (a plus but not required)  * Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity