Geologist jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Navarro Research and Engineering is hiring a Geologist III, in Las Vegas, NV.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The Geologist III performs activities and tasks in support of characterization, groundwater sampling, drilling, geologic and hydrogeologic interpretation and environmental restoration of hazardous and radioactive waste sites located at the Nevada National Security Site.

General Responsibilities and Knowledge

• Under general supervision and guidance has the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
• Ability to organize own work independently in order to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing duties.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential function.
• Ensures documents are clear, concise, and conform to regulatory and technical requirements.
• Must be able to contribute to a positive work environment and participate in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to document and record work activities as appropriate.
• Works to assigned procedures.

Specific Responsibilities and Knowledge/Sills

• Knowledge of fundamental principles, concepts and techniques in geology and hydrology with volcanic rocks and geologic settings is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with geologic hydrogeologic data collection and interpretation.
• Responsibilities encompass a variety of tasks that may include both office and field work.
• Ability to conduct historical research as required by the assigned work activities. Research may include but is not limited to historical documents, engineering drawings, geologic maps, cross sections, reports.
• Field work to the NNSS will be required to support assigned work activities. Field activities may include visual surveys for field sites, water level measurement in wells, groundwater sampling, collection and interpretation of drill cuttings, geologic mapping and interpretation, knowledge of groundwater characterization and analysis, water quality measurements (pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity), and installation of instrumentation in wells for the collection of data using various sensors and data loggers.