Environmental Geologist

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ESG Irvine SoCal Full Time Professional Irvine, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $78,000.00 Annually

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned company that has delivered comprehensive environmental, engineering, and water resources services to public and private sector clients for over 35 years. Our staff includes professional engineers, professional geologists, certified hydro-geologists, environmental scientists, data engineers and scientists, computer-aided designers, geographic information system (GIS) specialists, and relational database specialists.

As an employee-owned firm, EKI fosters a unique company culture built on collaboration, shared ownership, and a deep commitment to making a meaningful impact on the environment and the communities we serve. Our continued growth across offices nationwide reflects the strength of our team and the trust our clients place in us — and that growth creates real opportunities for our employees to advance their careers, take on leadership roles, and build lasting professional legacies.

If you are passionate about improving the environment, advancing your career, and having a direct stake in the success of the company you work for, then EKI is the place for you.

The Environmental Geologistsupportsenvironmental site characterization, investigation, remediation, construction, and operations projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting field activities, collecting and evaluating data and environmental samples, overseeing subcontractors, and preparing technical reports and other project documents.

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Plan and prepare for fieldwork, including participating in project meetings, assisting with planning documents, and coordinating equipment, supplies, and subcontractors
• Conduct fieldwork, including:
  • Collect soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air samples
  • Perform site inspections
  • Observe and document third-party work
  • Support remedial system construction, operation, monitoring, and maintenance
  • Oversee drilling, geophysical, waste disposal, and other subcontractors
  • Support construction management activities
• Ensure that field work, including sample collection and data measurement, follows approved project work plans and standard procedures
• Document field activities through detailed notes, boring logs, field forms, and photo logs
• Compile, tabulate, and interpret data to help identify contaminant sources and exposure pathways
• Assist senior staff with work plans, reports, and cost estimates for investigation, remediation, and brownfield projects
• Follow all health and safety protocols
• Other duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred. Ability to pursue applicable state licensure preferred

• One to three (1-3) years of experience supporting environmental investigation, remediation, and construction projects
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification preferred
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding environments and variable weather conditions
• Ability to calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform minor repairs on field equipment and instruments
• Ability to work safely around construction equipment, drilling operations, utilities, and industrial facilities
• Current 40-hour…