Environmental Geologist​/Environmental Scientist

About The Role

SLR International Corporation is seeking a motivated Environmental Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our Northern California team. This position supports our Land Quality and Remediation technical discipline and will involve a wide range of responsibilities related to contaminated site investigation, assessment, and remediation.

We are looking for candidates with consulting or industry experience, ideally with familiarity with California environmental regulations.

• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors performing utility locating, drilling, excavation, waste disposal, and related field operations.
• Lead field investigations, including site reconnaissance, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), mapping, and multimedia environmental sampling.
• Oversee drilling, sediment characterization, remediation, and other field activities. Collect lithologic, environmental and hydrogeologic data.
• Coordinating monitoring and sampling events, which would include laboratory coordination, bottles, Chains-of-Custody, sample shipment and procurement (or rental) of all necessary equipment (e.g. instruments) to complete monitoring events.
• Perform Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) oversight during installation or construction of vapor intrusion mitigation systems, landfills, or similar infrastructure.
• Conduct environmental sampling across multiple media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, indoor air) in accordance with regulatory and QA/QC requirements.
• Analyze environmental data, compare results to local, state, and federal standards.
• Develop maps, figures, and visualizations to support data interpretation and project reporting.
• Prepare high‑quality technical deliverables, including reports, work plans, proposals, letters, and memoranda.
• Support project scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and execution.
• Participate in meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.
• Ensure work complies with project schedules, codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of project proposals and bid documents including development of scope and costs.
• Travel to project sites within Northern California is required. Occasional domestic travel may occur depending on client needs.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety plans and maintain safety documentation.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, or a closely related field. (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting environmental characterization and remediation.
• Proficiency in soil classification and borehole logging.
• Working knowledge of California regulatory requirements, including environmental remediation and vapor intrusion guidance.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform fieldwork.
• Current 40‑hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification and annual refreshers.
• Experience in technical writing and development of technical documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and contribute effectively to diverse teams.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, and SharePoint.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime or weekends based on project needs.
• Geologist‑in‑Training (GIT) certification (preferred).