Early-Career Geologist

Description

• Coordinate and implement field projects, oversee drilling, monitoring, sampling, and overseeing treatment system operations;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
• Interface directly with project internal and external personnel including, but not limited to, principals, business operations personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulators.
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation;
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, aquifer testing, geophysical investigations, and remediation system O&M;
• Support a wide variety of projects involving environmental investigations and remediation activities;

Requirements

• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Geologist in Training (GIT) certification or on track to obtain GIT. (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in geology or hydrogeology. (required)
• At least 2 years of professional services consulting experience that includes environmental field investigation, construction monitoring in the field, execution of Phase I/Phase II environmental assessments, evaluation of environmental data, and presentation of technical solutions; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Demonstrated strong interest in contaminant remediation and/or quantitative hydrogeology. (preferred)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Observation of drilling and well installation, soil sampling and logging using the USCS classification, groundwater sampling, and other field techniques. (preferred)
• Ability to multi-task and take directions with willingness to support multiple projects simultaneously. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (required)
• Prior internship experience in consulting. (preferred)
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;

Benefits

• Minimum: $68,640 /year / Maximum: $88,245 /year or Minimum: $28.54 /hour / Maximum: $33.00/hour (Sacramento, CA)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance