INTERA Incorporated is looking for a self-motivated Geologist / Hydrogeologist to join our Bloomington, Indiana, office. This is a great opportunity for you to be mentored by water industry experts, and your work will support water-supply projects in Indiana and the Midwest. You'll be an integral member of our talented technical team and assist your colleagues both in the field and in the office. Our ideal candidate for this position is a collaborative team player who has enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving.
Our company's purpose is Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow. Help us make a difference today.
Job Description
The responsibilities for this position include:
- Working closely with project managers, professional geologists, and other experienced staff on hydrogeologic site investigations throughout the Midwest
- Routine monitoring events such as installing pressure gauges and measuring water levels
- Collecting samples and/or using field instruments to monitor hydrologic conditions (groundwater, stormwater, surface water)
- Supporting and participating in site-characterization investigations, including geophysical surveys, well drilling oversight, geologic logging, groundwater sampling, and hydraulic testing events
- Collecting, evaluating, and interpreting geologic data
- Developing and updating 3-D Geologic Models and Site maps in ArcGIS
- Documenting, managing, and analyzing data to develop graphical summaries and reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word or equivalent software
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements for fieldwork
- Overseeing work performed by subcontractors, to ensure work is completed in accordance with work plans, design drawings, specifications, and/or client expectations
- Interfacing with clients
Required Education and Skills
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geosciences, hydrogeology, or a related field
- Foundational knowledge of hydrogeology
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to ensure that routine tasks are completed on schedule
- Capable of providing thorough and accurate records of field activities through the use of forms and daily logs
- Previous experience with data evaluation and technical report preparation
- Clear communication skills with technical and non-technical topics through writing, presentations, and verbal methods to a variety of audiences
- Proficiency in working both independently and in project teams
- Willing and able to safely drive and/or travel to project sites for up to 2 to 3 weeks at a time
- Ability to seek a Professional Geologist license
Desired Education and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology
- Mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems (pumps, motors, blowers, field instruments, etc.)
- Prior work experience with an environmental or engineering firm
- Basic understanding of level survey methods (rod & level, laser level, total station)
- Experience with drilling techniques and sample collection
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
About INTERA & Our Benefits
Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries.
Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
- Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
- Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
- Opportunities for stock ownership
- Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
- Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
- Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
- Pet insurance, and more
These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.
