SynTerra is looking for a creative and highly talented Professional Geologist with the expertise to help our clients succeed. Candidate should have 8-12 years of experience in environmental consulting, assessment, and remediation. This position requires the ability to work independently on specific tasks and in collaboration with clients, other environmental professionals, and State and Federal regulators. The position requires the ability to travel to project sites. This position is based in Cary, NC with some remote work available.

Position Snapshot:

The following is a summary of what you’ll accomplish in this position:

• Preparation of assessment and remediation work plans, cost estimates, reports, and other technical documents
• Manage, coordinate and work on specialized soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, and soil vapor environmental projects, environmental compliance and monitoring programs, and regulatory approval compliance for industrial facilities
• Geological and hydrogeological assessments, groundwater modeling, statistics and data management
• Project management and technical writing

• Manage/mentor a team of junior professionals

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in geology, environmental science, or relevant engineering field
• Professional Geologist license in NC
• NC Registered Site Manager (RSM) required or ability to acquire within 6 to 12 months
• 8-12 years of experience
• Working knowledge of the NC Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management programs including but not limited to the hazardous waste and superfund sections
• Experience with report preparation for submittal to the client and state agencies; soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water and vapor intrusion investigations; and management of remediation contractors and subcontractors
• 40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER trained
• Master’s degree in geology or hydrogeology is preferred
• Experience with client relations preferred
• Group leadership experience preferred

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

Description

SynTerra is looking for an Engineering Technician who has the expertise to help our clients. You should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering or survey field work. This position is based out of our Lexington, KY office and requires the ability to work independently on specific tasks and in collaboration with clients and other environmental professionals. The position requires the ability to work in an outdoor environment and to travel.

Position snapshot:

Key functions of the Engineering Technician include providing CAD mapping, assisting the engineering team and effectively communicating with other staff members. The Engineering Technician should be able to work away from home for up to a week at a time.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in CAD design, Surveying and Mapping, or other engineering/technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering or surveying projects
• Additional knowledge of mining, surveying, or construction designs preferred
• Proficiency in Map3D or Civil 3D a plus
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• MSHA Part 48 Subpart B trained a plus
• MSHA Impoundment Inspector trained a plus
• Home inspection experience or willing to be trained in home inspection

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• The Engineering Technician must be able to lift 40-pound objects, ability to work outside in heat and cold
• The Engineering Technician must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• The Engineering Technician must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

SynTerra is looking for a qualified Civil, Mining, or Geotechnical Engineer who can offer our clients their expertise. You should have 2+ years of work experience in the engineering field. This position requires the ability to work independently on specific tasks and in collaboration with clients and other environmental/ engineering professionals. The position requires the ability to occasionally work in an outdoor environment and to travel locally.

Position snapshot:

• Conducts engineering analyses, develops designs, and assists in the development of construction drawings.

• Manage and execute multiple tasks on projects. Participate in limited travel and field work.
• Independently notes and follows-up on professional commitments made at meetings, or as affected by other staff members, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meetings, conferences, etc.
• Uses varied and advanced functions of “office suite automation” to include diagramming, e-mail, presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of outputs from the automation listed in a professional and timely manner.
• Interprets annotations, construction plans, historical references, interviews, on-site investigations, and site plans in developing the appropriate document submission to satisfy client’s needs.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other staff members, the client, subcontractors and regulatory representatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Mining engineering; emphasis in Geotechnical engineering a plus
• PE license preferred. Must be an EIT with the ability to obtain PE licensing within two-three years of hire.
• Software proficiency (including but not limited to) Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge/understanding of stability analysis programs and/or hydraulics a plus
• MSHA Part 48 Subpart B trained a plus.
• MSHA Impoundment Inspector trained a plus
• Experience with soil mechanics a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CAD and/or GIS programs preferred.
• Willingness and ability for occasional overnight travel.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail.
• Work environment involves work both indoors and in outdoor settings. Work environments range from climate-controlled office space to areas where dust, noise, and outdoor weather conditions may be present.
• May sit or stand for several hours at a time and climb inclines (terrains, ladders, etc.).
• Must be able to lift up to 50  pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel throughout client service area is required as needed.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm.  We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways.  With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects.  Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations. 

SynTerra is seeking two full-time Project Geologists to support multiple project managers across a group of sites/projects in our Assessment and Remediation Department. These positions ae currently based in our Greenville, SC headquarters; however, we can discuss placement in other SynTerra offices (Charlotte and Cary, NC) with qualified candidates. The Project Geologist is often the most visible staff member to the client and should build relationships with site personnel. The Project Geologist provides direction and review to the project team during the execution of environmental site assessments and corrective action evaluations. This position will support SynTerra’s vision to be a valued partner to our clients and an asset within our communities.  Our employees mindfully work to leave the world a better place through our commitment to balance the environmental effects of human activity.   

Responsibilities: (The following is a list of responsibilities of this position, but is not intended to cover all duties that this position may be required to perform from time to time.)

• Provides outstanding client services for projects within the Assessment and Remediation business unit.
• Understands client objectives and develops plans to inform solutions to those objectives.
• Understands regulatory requirement of various state and federal programs.
• Works with others to design and implement corrective action solutions.
• Plans and implements assessment activities.
• Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources.
• Independently notes and follows-up on professional commitments made at meetings, or as agreed upon with other staff members.
• Creates a variety of quality outputs in a professional and timely manner.
• Interprets annotations, construction plans, historical references, interviews, on-site investigations, and site plans in developing the appropriate document submission to satisfy client’s needs.
• Works independently on a variety of technical duties.
• Serves as a fully qualified team member in field activities as needed and/or office projects.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external clients.
• Provides accurate, detailed, and high-quality products.
• Complies with all current policies and procedures of SynTerra.
• Complies with all Health and Safety training in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Full-Time employees: Available to work 40 hours per week, plus additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned by the Group Leader or their designee.

Minimum Skills/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or related environmental sciences or engineering field is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Interested in both entry-level and mid-level candidates
• The ability to attain professional licensure desired (e.g., professional geologist, professional engineer).
• Software proficiency (including but not limited to): Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth Pro, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER trained a plus.
• Working knowledge of field investigation methods (e.g., drilling, monitoring well installation, sampling of soil, groundwater, sediments, surface water and air).
• Strong written and oral communication skills for all levels of technical understanding.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• The Project Geologist must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail.
• The Project Geologist’s work environment involves work in both indoor and outdoor settings in environments ranging from climate controlled office space to areas where dust, noise, and outdoor weather conditions may be present.
• May sit or stand for several hours at a time and climb inclines (terrains, ladders, etc.).
• The Project Geologist must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel throughout client service area is required as needed.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm.  We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways.  With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects.  Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations.