Geologist II

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking a Geologist II to support MnDOT transportation and environmental projects! In this role, you will be on the front lines of environmental and infrastructure work, supporting site investigations, construction monitoring, contaminated soil management, and remediation projects that directly impact critical transportation systems.

You will lead and support field teams, guide daily field activities, and play a key role in ensuring accurate, high-quality data collection and reporting in dynamic field conditions. We’re looking for someone who thrives in hands-on field work, enjoys solving problems in real time, and takes pride in producing precise, dependable technical work that makes a real impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• • Provide geological field support on various environmental site assessments including corridor Phase I and Phase II environmental site investigations
  • Provide field oversight in large scale and long-term transportation construction monitoring projects; screen soil and direct contractors in the management of contaminated soil;
  • Complete onsite investigations of contaminated soil, sediment and groundwater; construction observation; and preparation of drilling logs, geologic maps, cross-sections and technical reports.
  • Lead a team of construction monitoring technicians; prepare detailed instructions for field staff and assist in directing their project work; ensure consistency in project execution and documentation; assist in coordination and scheduling to staff multiple construction monitoring projects.
  • Accurately prepare field notes, soil boring logs, site sketches and other documentation of actions undertaken during site investigation, construction monitoring, and remediation projects; organize, digitize and file field notes in Document Locator in a timely manner.
  • Prepare project deliverables including work plans, MnDOT-specific Phase I and Phase II reports, construction monitoring reports, bidding specifications, and other correspondence using technical writing and analysis skills.
  • Collaboratively work and coordinate with other staff to problem solve and produce high quality creative solutions for our customers.
  • Conduct field work as requested, to include out-of-town travel for up to two weeks at a time, multiple times a year
  • Read/understand SOPs and train on specific field tasks
  • Accurately and efficiently conduct environmental sampling (air, water, soil, sediment) in accordance with the supplied work plan and SOPs
  • Utilize and maintain field equipment in accordance with Bay West SOPs
  • Help resolve problems as they arise in the field
  • Manage schedule and relationships to maintain utilization goals and complete activities within promised time frames
  • Demonstrate competency with field activities, including various methods of drilling, soil, and groundwater sampling
  • Independently oversee drilling and excavation crews, including conducting health and safety tailgate meetings and directing field crews
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• • BS - Geology, Earth Sciences, or Related
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in Geology/Geologist role
  • Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
  • Able to obtain site access to secure areas such as Federal or State sites
  • Ability to employ common field practices involving drilling, groundwater sampling, and excavation oversight
  • Ability to read and understand maps, schematic drawings, diagrams, and instruction manuals
  • Proficiency using Word and Excel applications
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Experience with field equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments, photoionization detectors (PIDs), and global positioning systems (GPS) units
  • Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and laws, including, but not limited to cleanup guidance and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Physical Requirements

• • Ability to function in work environments that sometimes include high heat; high humidity; extreme cold; roadway traffic hazards; on water (boat operations) and confined spaces
  • Must be comfortable wearing a full-face respirator for extended periods of time
  • Adequate vision and hearing to safely see teammates hand signals and hear warning communication in low light
  • Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers (including reaching, grasping, twisting, pushing, and pulling)
  • Walking on uneven surfaces & climbing stairs/ladders
  • Semi-frequent crouching, bending, stooping and twisting, occasionally in tight spaces
  • Sitting in a vehicle for up to three hours straight
  • Working while standing during a 12-hour workday
  • Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs. over an 8-hour period and occasionally up to 50 lbs. over a four-hour period
  • Occasionally lifting 3-6” diameter hoses that weigh approximately 20 pounds over the head onto hose racks
  • Managing a 55-gallon drum containing approximately 400 pounds of material onto a drum dolly, then moving the drum using the dolly

Benefits

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.