Project Geologist

Project Geologist

We are seeking an experienced Project Geologist to lead and support environmental investigation and remediation projects, with a primary focus on underground storage tank (UST) and Ohio BUSTR corrective-action work. This role requires deep expertise in the BUSTR corrective-action process and the ability to independently manage projects through investigation, risk evaluation, groundwater monitoring, and remediation. The position emphasizes Tier 2 evaluations, risk-based corrective action, BUSTR-Screen modeling, and remedial planning, while also overseeing UST closure assessments and Tier 1 investigations. You will combine strong technical geology and environmental skills with project management, technical reporting, regulatory coordination, and clear client communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and oversee UST closure assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and manage site check investigations to identify and evaluate potential petroleum releases.
• Perform Tier 1 source investigations and Tier 1 investigations to delineate contamination and assess risk.
• Develop scopes of work and sampling programs for soil and groundwater investigations.
• Evaluate the nature and extent of petroleum impacts to soil and groundwater using field and analytical data.
• Interpret laboratory, geological, hydrogeological, and groundwater-monitoring data to support project decisions.
• Coordinate drilling, monitoring-well installation, sampling, and other field activities with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive technical reports and regulatory submittals in accordance with Ohio BUSTR requirements.
• Interpret soil, groundwater, geological, and analytical data to support Tier 2 evaluations.
• Identify and evaluate potential human-health exposure pathways and receptors at impacted sites.
• Develop Site-Specific Target Levels (SSTLs) using BUSTR Tier 2 spreadsheets and other applicable tools.
• Develop and evaluate site-specific corrective-action strategies that support risk-based regulatory closure.
• Utilize BUSTR-Screen models to evaluate petroleum impacts and support risk-based corrective-action decisions.
• Develop BUSTR-Screen model calibration plans and evaluate model results against site conditions and monitoring data.
• Develop and oversee groundwater monitoring plans to assess flow, contaminant migration, plume behavior, and concentration trends.
• Evaluate groundwater flow patterns, contaminant migration pathways, plume behavior, and concentration trends to guide corrective actions.
• Use technical findings to recommend appropriate paths toward regulatory closure and long-term site management.
• Evaluate remedial alternatives for petroleum-impacted soil and groundwater, considering effectiveness and feasibility.
• Design and develop pilot studies to evaluate potential remedial technologies for site-specific conditions.
• Coordinate and oversee pilot study implementation and related field activities to ensure data quality and safety.
• Interpret pilot study results and make recommendations regarding full-scale remediation approaches.
• Prepare detailed Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) that outline remedial objectives, technologies, and implementation strategies.
• Provide technical oversight during remediation activities and evaluate system performance data to optimize effectiveness.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, laboratories, regulators, and internal project teams throughout corrective-action projects.
• Independently manage multiple environmental projects from initial investigation through regulatory resolution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical approaches that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review proposals, technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior environmental scientists, geologists, and field staff.
• Communicate investigation results, risks, recommendations, and project status clearly and professionally to clients.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies regarding project requirements, technical findings, and corrective-action strategies.
• Manage subcontractors including drilling, excavation, laboratory, and remediation contractors to ensure quality and adherence to project plans.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience, ideally involving petroleum-contaminated sites.
• Several years of direct experience with UST investigation and corrective-action projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ohio BUSTR corrective-action process, including investigation, risk evaluation, and remediation.
• Demonstrated experience with BUSTR Tier 2 evaluations, including data interpretation, exposure pathway evaluation, and development of Site-Specific Target Levels (SSTLs).
• Working knowledge of BUSTR-Screen model calibration plans and the ability to interpret model outputs.
• Hands-on experience with UST closure assessments, Tier 1 source investigations, contamination delineation, and technical/regulatory report preparation.
• Proven ability to interpret soil, groundwater, analytical, and hydrogeological data to support environmental decision-making.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and regulatory submittals.
• Effective project-management skills, including planning, organizing, and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong client-communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts, risks, and recommendations in an understandable manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Experience in environmental consulting involving petroleum-contaminated sites and corrective-action programs.
• Familiarity with UST, underground storage tank systems, and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing remedial action plans (RAPs) and implementing remediation strategies for impacted soil and groundwater.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small, specialized UST group and to serve as a mentor to junior staff.
• Interest in career growth opportunities within a growing environmental consulting group.
• Ability to contribute to a large and diverse project portfolio with a substantial backlog of active projects.
• Motivation to participate in a performance-oriented culture that offers profit sharing and holiday bonuses.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based with regular project-related site visits as needed. Projects are located throughout Ohio, with a concentration in the Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton areas, requiring occasional regional travel for field work and meetings. You will work within a small, specialized UST group consisting of a tenured project geologist and staff geologists, fostering close collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship. The environment emphasizes professional growth, technical excellence, and teamwork, supported by a large portfolio of more than forty active projects. The organization offers profit sharing and annual holiday bonuses, along with clear opportunities for career advancement within a newly formed environmental consulting group.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westerville, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

PTO/ Paid Holiday Profit sharing Annual holiday bonus 401k match