Environmental Geologist

Job Description

APTIM is currently seeking an Environmental Geologist in California for our Solid Waste Services Group in the Concord CA area to support our exciting portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Groundwater monitoring compliance,
• Stormwater compliance,
• Hydrogeologic and geotechnical investigations,
• Environmental compliance audits,
• Solid Waste Reporting for site-specific and General Waste Discharge Requirements
• Environmental site assessments and remediation.

Our philosophy centers on developing and maintaining a culture of mutual respect and honesty, where people listen generously and speak straight. At APTIM, you can expect countless opportunities to learn, develop business and leadership skills, and engage on a multitude of projects

• Preparing regulatory compliance reports, including Semiannual, Quarterly Reports, work plans, and special studies
• Oversight during the installation of monitoring wells and supervising other field tasks
• Coordination with the field team and laboratory to prepare sampling paperwork and bottle orders for sampling events
• Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. during work team meetings; ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures
• Providing technical oversight and quality control
• Anticipating client needs and identifying solutions
• Utilizing skills and knowledge to solve complex problems
• Evaluating geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and providing analyses
• Preparing and managing, scopes, budgets and schedules
• Coordinating with contractors and clients
• Collaborating with other team members
• Attending client meetings
• Providing other duties as required.

As an Environmental Geologist
, you should have:

• BS/MS Geology, Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of experience
• Licensed State of California Professional Geologist or Engineer
• Experience working with the California State Water Resources Control Board
• Possession of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher
• Knowledge of statistical evaluation methods (Sanitas software knowledge a plus)
• Experience with collecting environmental field data including groundwater, surface water, leachate, and landfill gas
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites
• Possess a “Safety First” work ethic

• Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner
• Landfill / Solid Waste experience