Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist - Junior to Mid Level

Geologist / Engineer / Environmental Scientist – Junior to Mid Level

Location:

Walnut Creek, California.

Full-time in-person position with some flexibility to work from home periodically.

• Prepare project planning documents (work plans, quality control plans, health and safety plans, sampling, and analysis plans).
• Understand applicable permits and plans that dictate how each task shall be performed.
• Conduct fieldwork preparation (procuring subcontracts, materials and equipment, and scheduling subcontractors/vendors).
• Support environmental compliance in Wastewater, Storm Water, Groundwater, and Solid Waste programs through documentation, sample preparation and result analysis.
• Compile and interpret complex technical data and prepare technical memorandums and project reports as the principal author; respond to internal, client, and regulatory comments.
• Work and communicate in a team environment to ensure quality project execution.
• Assist the Technical Lead supporting project technical and financial goals and collaborating with stakeholders to successfully meet project objectives.

• Comply with project planning documents (work plans, quality control plans, health and safety plans, sampling, and analysis plans).
• Perform soil, groundwater, sediment, wastewater, and storm water sampling in accordance with applicable permits and plans.
• Perform routine facility inspections and reporting.
• Complete required field documentation.
• Coordinate with the analytical laboratory to have required bottles on-hand and to deliver collected samples to the laboratory.
• Critically think and make sound decisions to troubleshoot issues while working in the field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or related Environmental Science field with 3-5 years of field environmental sampling experience, OR Master’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or related Environmental Science field and 1-3 years of field environmental sampling experience.
• Ability to gain access to Department of Defense project sites (U.S. citizen with the ability to pass a federal background check).
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to travel and drive regularly.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with environmental compliance under Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Industrial Stormwater Multi‑Sector General Permit (MSGP), and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, build rapport with clients, and remain responsive to client needs and expectations.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with the project team, customers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and work independently, as well as in a team environment, and understand project roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a high standard of quality for work products.
• Possess a positive professional attitude and be flexible when challenges arise.

• Experience with local City of Fairfield, Solano and Yuba County, and CA state regulations and permit compliance, focusing on water quality.
• Knowledge of CWA, NPDES, MSGP, MS4, and other environmental regulations.
• Ability to become a registered professional (PG, PE, PMP).
• Possess 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with current 8‑hour refresher training.
• Hands‑on field experience with soil, groundwater, sediment, wastewater, and storm water sampling.

$70,000 – $75,000 annually + benefits (based on experience).

• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 1 Flex Holiday
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

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