Geologist

Anchor QEA • Lakewood, CO

1d • $89,610 - $101,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, junior-level geologist/geochemist for our Denver, Colorado office. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience supporting environmental remediation projects, including coal combustion residual (CCR) sites. Responsibilities will include site investigation (both field implementation and office-based planning) and environmental data analysis. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated track record of excellence in verbal and written communications with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in geology and/or geochemistry, who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of professional growth within a collaborative consulting environment. The position requires the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting, with enthusiasm for environmental work and a strong commitment to health and safety, technical excellence, and client service.

Requirements

• Knowledge of geochemistry
• Master’s degree in geology, geochemistry, or a related program
• 2+ years of experience in environmental consulting
• Familiarity with geochemical modeling and data analysis
• Knowledge of regulations related to CCR
• Strong technical writing
• Experience planning and executing field programs (e.g., overseeing drillers, logging soil, collecting soil and water samples)
• A willingness to work on a variety of tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel and work on job sites
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, or willingness to be trained.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other common office software

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Python, R, or other coding language for data manipulation, processing, analysis, and visualization

Responsibilities

• Plan and participate in field programs to collect water, sediment, and soils data to support site investigations, including programs focused on geochemical data collection
• Read, understand, and abide by Health and Safety Plans and contribute to a culture of safety
• Prepare and/or oversee analytical data analysis, including geochemical data analysis
• Author technical documents such as sampling and analysis plans, health and safety plans, remedial investigations, scopes of work, and reports.
• Communicate with other project team members including internal staff and external partners (e.g., laboratories, subcontractors, teaming partners).
• Follow Anchor QEA policies and procedures including, but not limited to, environmental health and safety, quality assurance, and quality control
• Travel to support projects and field work up to 25% of time.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: minimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level and years of experience.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level