Geologist jobs in Allentown, PA

ARM is looking for a self-driven and energetic Staff Geologist who is looking to learn, grow and embodies an ownership mentality. As a Staff Geologist, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientist, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of observation and testing services for a diverse set of projects and client base.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Testing, and description of soils, rocks, and cores and monitoring water quality with properly calibrated instruments.
• Observe and document construction activities to assure compliance with technical specifications to include monitoring well, supply and/or injection well, and production/recovery well installations.
• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring.
• Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed.
• Perform Phase I due diligence and Phase II environmental investigations and evaluations.
• Support geophysical data collection and processing tasks.
• Prepare cost estimates and proposal information as requested.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet deliverables on project and obtain further knowledge and experiences.
• Effectively communicate with key stake holders including project managers, project engineers, and other members of the project team.
• Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature, develop solutions, and seek guidance when needed.

Base Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology.
• G.I.T. certification preferred, but opportunity to obtain certification can be developed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD a plus.
• Possess excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Team orientated with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER, MSHA Surface Mining and/or Safeland training preferred.
• A self-starter possessing strong communication, and organizational skills.
• Desire to work on multiple projects in parallel rather than a single large project for months.
• Requires travel to job sites and, on occasion, out of the local area overnight stays.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Desire to work outside in all climates and conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping.
• Valid Drivers license in good standing required.