Geologist - Temporary Full Time

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We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. In the role of Geologist II, we'll count on you to

In the office: Lead routine to complex hydrogeologic/environmental field investigations with a focus on complex geological settings commonly found in the Northeast region (e.g., Oversee field team performing data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation including:

Field groundwater level and quality data collection methods

Have experience with multiple drilling methods for various geological settings

Familiarity with design, construction, and development of groundwater monitoring wells

Developing and overseeing high resolution site characterization strategies

Using modern Remediation Hydrogeology concepts (such as mass flux/discharge or DNAPL assessment) to support complex groundwater remediation strategies

Development of geologic and hydrogeologic cross-section development utilizing geologic and geophysical data

Interpretation of subsurface aquifer conditions on a site and regional scale

Aquifer testing and analysis

Development of hydrographs and other graphic presentation of hydrogeologic data

Building Conceptual Site Models

Development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, Phase I’s, data analysis, site remediation plans, as well as project and client management support

Report and proposal preparation support including scopes of work, project budgeting, tracking, and schedules

Perform other office duties as needed

In the field: Field Team Leader responsibilities

Soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, and soil vapor/VI sampling

Groundwater monitoring well installation

Operation of various types of monitoring equipment in the field

Coordination with and oversight of subcontractors, and completion of daily reports and various sample documentation forms

Able to conduct themselves in a professional manner with project stakeholders and the public community

Phase II Environmental Site Assessments

Groundwater monitoring well installation

However, must have the availability for possible extended field work on cross-country jobs. Total annual fieldwork travel during the first year is estimated at 25-50%.

Preferred Qualifications 6-10 years’ experience in the environmental consulting field

Pursuing Professional Geologist (PG) certification (NY or PA preferred)

Proficient with GIS software

Experience with quantitative hydrogeology

Experience writing due diligence ASTM Phase I / II reports for construction and infrastructure projects

Familiarity with MODFLOW, MT3DMS, AQTESOLV and other numerical and analytical related software

Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field

Prior experience with field work

Experience with well installation techniques, and groundwater and soil sampling procedures and analysis

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)

May require ability to travel

This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake Industry: Environment/Sciences Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Site Investigation and Remediation Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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