Geologist III

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Full Time Pleasanton, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $91,991.00 To $ Annually

Job Title:

Geologist III

Location:

Pleasanton, CA

Join HGL’s growing team in California as a Geologist III
. The Geologist III will provide environmental investigation, remediation, and deputy project management support services to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal and state government clients throughout the western United States. This is a hybrid position based out of HGL’s Pleasanton, CA office, with 3 days a week in the office.

As a Geologist III, you will work with our high performing HGL Teams and be responsible for supporting HGL’s portfolio of environmental investigation, remediation, and oversight projects for various agencies across the United States and territories. Initial duties will include providing remedial investigation oversight as well as oversight of remedial action (RA) projects. This position will also serve as a deputy project manager for large federal projects.

Projects may include in situ thermal treatment, vapor intrusion, groundwater treatment (both in-situ and pump-and-treat), mine-waste cleanup, landfill cap construction, contaminated sediment removals, surface water treatment development and operations for organic and in organics, and stabilization projects.

• Developing and providing technical review of planning documents and deliverables for environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Interfacing with program and project managers, senior technical staff, the government customer, and RA Contractors.
• Developing technical skills for long-term growth and development.
• Managing characterization and remediation projects for Federal clients.
• Overseeing and assisting with preparation of project deliverables including remediation work plans UFP-QAPPs, FSPs, RI/FS Reports, SSHP/HASPs, and technical memoranda.
• Performing / conducting field subcontractor oversight inclusive of drilling, monitoring well construction, waste transportation and disposal, and heavy equipment operation.
• Assisting with data entry, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and visualization tools.
• Utilizing approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.
• Providing technical support during investigation, planning, and execution phases.

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the environmental field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Geological/Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• PG or ability to obtain PG within one year.
• Strong writing and document review skills with prior experience contributing to the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and work plans.
• Coordination of field subcontractors for environmental investigation and/or remediation activities. Knowledge and experience of CERCLA and EPA.
• Possess OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and organization.
• Ability to execute multiple projects and tasks concurrently, while adhering to cost and schedule.

• Experience working on state and U.S. federal contracts.
• Experience with…