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Description

Leidos is seeking entry-level project geologists and earth scientists to support environmental projects at multiple locations in the eastern United States. The Project Geologist will work under supervision of Senior Staff to conduct environmental investigations, remediation, and monitoring at U.S. Government and commercial sites within the U.S.

This is a hybrid position; one day in the office is required each week.

This position requires extensive overnight travel (non-local) up to 50% of the time. Some travel assignments may last up to 10 days. Must possess valid driver’s license.

Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. Candidates will be required to pass background checks to obtain access to, and conduct work on, U.S. Government installations.

The Project Geologist will assist with coordinating technical documents through various stages of generation and production, communicating and working effectively with diverse project teams and project management, and working within designated schedules and budgets.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Site surveys and inspections

+ Soil sampling, surface water and sediment sampling, soil and building air sampling, groundwater sampling

+ Groundwater monitoring well installation/abandonment

+ Support to remediation system design/construction/maintenance

+ Preparation of technical work plans, reports, and permits

+ Conduct scientific analyses of environmental data resulting from field operations, including development of maps, figures, tables, and written materials describing investigation data and results of data analyses

Based on their background and demonstrated skill areas, there may be opportunities to support development of numerical models of geologic media, conduct statistical analyses of environmental data, perform chemistry validation of analytical data, and/or manipulate and maintain environmental datasets for project team use.

An _OSHA occupational physical exam and medical clearance allowing performance of field work at hazardous waste sites is required._ Candidates must have, or be able to obtain shortly after hire, OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (40-hour HAZWOPER).

What Sets You Apart:

+ Bachelor’sdegree in Geology or related Science major

+ Ability to work in outdoor environments during all seasons of the year

+ Good communication skills

+ Attention to detail and ability to conduct work in accordance with written plans and procedures

You Might Also Have:

+ Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint)

+ Prior environmental sampling experience or conducting scientific investigations in the field

+ Prior completion of OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (40-hour HAZWOPER)

+ Proficiency in field documentation, technical report writing, and analysis skills

+ Prior experience with environmental media modeling (e.g. groundwater or surface water)

+ Knowledge of remediation technologies and remediation systems

Original Posting:

April 30, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00158455

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.