Assistant Geologist
The Assistant Geologist role involves evaluating subsurface soil and groundwater data to assess environmental and geologic site conditions, supporting construction and environmental projects. Responsibilities include field sampling, data interpretation, report preparation, and collaboration with engineering and environmental teams, while ensuring safety and quality standards. This position offers progressive responsibility from entry-level data gathering to mid-level project management and client communication.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will support site investigation, environmental assessment, and geotechnical projects by collecting and interpreting subsurface data, producing maps and cross-sections, and helping prepare technical reports. Work includes field sampling, monitoring, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering and environmental teams.
- Conduct soil, bedrock and groundwater sampling and field monitoring
- Operate, maintain and calibrate field monitoring and remediation equipment
- Prepare, tabulate and summarize field and laboratory data for technical reports
- Generate subsurface maps, cross-sections and interpretive summaries
- Support Phase I/II site assessments, well design and seismic/earthwork evaluations
- Follow site safety procedures and participate in pre-task planning
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards on projects
- Able to perform field work, including site visits and sample collection
- Comfortable with technical writing and summarizing data for reports
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (may be required)
- Preferred: certifications in a relevant field or prior site investigation experience
Logistics & Compensation
- Location: Morgantown, WV (onsite field work required)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated base salary: $50,163 per year (estimated)
- You will be employed by Confidential Client; Careertakes is supporting the recruitment process
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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