Project Geologist

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand, protect and promote our empathetic, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business

• Understand and implement complex technical requirements for client projects to meet client satisfaction and ensure projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule and budget

• Lead drilling oversight; groundwater, soil and rock sampling; and groundwater monitoring efforts on site. Conduct field studies and surveys to collect soil/groundwater samples and data

• Prepare and review geological maps, cross-sections, and detailed technical reports. Ensure quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance of deliverables

• Assist with preparing regulatory submittals, such as permit applications and plans

• Oversee several small projects and occasionally lead larger, multidisciplinary ones. Assist in developing project strategy, scope, and budgets

• Serve as a secondary client contact and support relationship development. Present findings and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies

• Oversee and mentor junior staff, coordinate project team activities, and ensure team safety in the field through Health and Safety Plans (HASP)

• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and industry standards. Monitor and assess geological hazards

​ QUALIFICATIONS:

• A positive, team-oriented attitude

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Geology or related discipline

• Tennessee Professional Geologist (PG) registration

• At least 3-7 years of applicable experience

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability to conduct fieldwork with some heavy lifting

• Proficient with MS. Office suite of products

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus

• Previous consulting experience preferred

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications of the candidate as it relates to the position description

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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