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.

Core 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

• 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
• Other project duties as assigned by senior staff

Physical Requirements

• Walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain
• Carry field testing equipment (up to 80 pounds) onto job sites with regularity
• Participation in VERTEX medical monitoring program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees).  Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected].

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.