Experienced Remediation Geologist

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Experienced Remediation Geologist

Oakland, California (additional location: Walnut Creek, California)

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Remediation Geologist to join our contaminated site assessment and remediation practices in our Oakland or Walnut Creek, California office. You will apply your skills and expertise to innovative and challenging environmental projects for a diverse private and public sector client base while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.

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• Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps and figures using GIS/Environmental Visualization Software (EVS) applications, and database management;
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, and proposals.
• Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
• Manage work to meet contract schedules, appropriate codes and regulations, regulatory compliance and/or enforcement and industry standard‑of‑care criteria;
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties;
• Conduct fieldwork including multi‑media environmental sampling, sediment sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction;
• Consistent with our sell‑manage‑do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or environmental science (required)
• Advanced degree in geology or hydrogeology (preferred)
• Professional registration in California or ability to receive within one year (preferred)

• At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Knowledge of California regulatory requirements related to environmental remediation and vapor intrusion (required)
• Experience with multi‑disciplinary project teams (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required)
• Knowledge of California's geology (preferred)
• Regular field work and overnight travel (required)
• Current OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

• Minimum Salary: $82,035/year / Maximum Salary: $130,295/year (Oakland, Walnut Creek)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.