Vertex Engineering Services - Dallas, TX
posted 2 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Dallas, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work. We are looking for a Senior Geologist who has Phase II and remediation experience to join our growing professional services team in our Dallas Texas region.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and oversee environmental site assessments (ESA), subsurface investigations, remediation work, and other project assignments as appropriate.
- Conduct/Direct field investigations activities, including collecting soil, groundwater, and indoor air samples and submit to third party lab with chain of custody.
- Assist senior managers in the coordination of work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfying delivery.
- Assist senior managers in the meeting milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, or other performance indicators.
- Assist in the selection and/or management of project staff members and subcontractors.
- Review and analyze laboratory and engineering data.
- Prepare proposals, detailed ESA and/or other technical assessment reports including accurate data/summary tables and/or figures.
- Assist project manager with preparation of Municipal and State regulatory submittals.
- Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans for the site where required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related environmental field.
- 2+ years of professional experience conducting Phase 1 environmental assessments and Phase 2 Subsurface Investigation projects, contaminated site characterization investigations, and implementing remediation programs.
- Working knowledge of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) Rule and of Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) regulations.
- Experience with addressing contamination through the TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and Innocent Owner/Operator Program (IOP).
- Experience with Municipal Setting Designations (MSDs).
- Experience with operations/corrective action under the TCEQ PST Division.
- Experience with TRRP or other regulatory submittals, Response Action Plans and Response Action Completion Reports.
- Ability/willingness for frequent travel to our client's sites. Valid driver's license required.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong technical writing skills.
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CAD a plus.
- Able to work with minimal oversight, but take direction from senior managers.
- Able to meet deadlines, both internally and externally.
Benefits
- Healthcare (with multiple plan options)
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401k plan with immediate match and vesting
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid time off plan including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education
