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Lead Geologist, Environmental Scientist
The Foth Companies. Serve as the go-to technical resource on permitting and compliance projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in environmental permitting and compliance, with a strong focus on groundwater and surface water modeling. Proven ability to manage projects, communicate complex technical issues, and build relationships with clients and regulatory bodies.
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Bachelor's Degree In Hydrogeology10 Years Of Professional Experience In Environmental PermittingProfessional Geologist (PG) LicensureExperience With Groundwater ModelingProject Management Experience
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Hard Skills
Environmental PermittingCompliance ManagementGroundwater ModelingData ManagementFieldwork CoordinationSoil BoringsGroundwater SamplingLandfill Gas MonitoringRemediation TechniquesImpact Assessments
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationRelationship Building
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Geologist (PG) Licensure
Industry Keywords
Federal RegulationsState RegulationsSolid Waste FacilitiesPFASEnvironmental ComplianceIndustrial DevelopmentSite RemediationEmerging Contaminants
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the go-to technical resource on permitting and compliance projects
- Lead reports, permit and renewal documents, and approaches to optimize compliance and remediation work
- Apply geologic expertise and groundwater and surface water modeling skills to field and third-party data
- Support permitting, industrial development, and site remediation
- Coordinate and manage fieldwork, including well installations, soil borings, groundwater sampling, and landfill gas monitoring
- Lead data management and analysis efforts
- Build trusted relationships as a primary client contact
- Represent client interests with regulators, stakeholders, vendors, and contractors
- Communicate complex technical issues clearly
- Work across multiple client sites and teams on groundwater challenges, PFAS, and environmental compliance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
- 10 years of professional experience in environmental permitting and compliance
- Experience navigating federal and state regulations governing landfills and other solid waste facilities
- Must complete required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field
- Preferred: Professional Geologist (PG) licensure or ability to obtain
- Preferred: 5+ years of permitting, compliance and remediation experience at solid waste facilities
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience working in the environmental consulting industry
- Preferred: 3+ years of project management experience
- Preferred: Experience with surface and groundwater modeling for impacts assessments and evaluations
- Preferred: Experience with PFAS and other emerging contaminants
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% member-owned company
- Values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment
- Professional growth opportunities
- Foth member retention rate of 92+%
- Employer-paid drug testing
- Equal opportunity employment