Environmental Scientist II
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Science
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Geology / Geoscience -
Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Engineer
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Environmental Scientist IIFull Time Pleasanton, CA, Pleasanton, CA, US
2 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $73,512.00 To $ Annually
Job Title:
Environmental Scientist II
Location:
Pleasanton, CA
Description/Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION
HGL is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist II to support environmental restoration projects for federal government clients including USEPA, USACE, USAF, NASA, and various agencies across the United States and territories. Projects commonly involve investigation and remediation of sites with groundwater or soil impacted by emerging contaminants (PFAS), chlorinated solvents, and petroleum compounds as well as abandoned mine lands.
The Environmental Scientist II will work out of our Pleasanton, CA office, unless on field assignments. This role requires travel of up to 50%, primarily within the Western US, but may include occasional travel across the US.
Responsibilities/Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Ensuring field operations are conducted in a safe manner in accordance with project specific Site Safety and Health Plans / Health and Safety Plans.
- Participating in field teams for collection of water, soil, soil vapor, surface water and sediment samples utilizing various sampling techniques.
- Performing / conducting field subcontractor oversight inclusive of drilling, monitoring well construction, waste transportation and disposal, and heavy equipment operation.
- Contributing to the preparation of work plans and project deliverables (e.g., UFP-QAPPs, RI Reports, SSHP/HASPs, power point presentations, and technical memoranda).
- Assisting with data entry, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and visualization tools.
- Assisting with proposals, cost estimates, and subcontractor procurement.
- Potentially assisting with remedial system operations and maintenance services.
- Managing / Leading field teams collecting general field data and completing environmental sampling.
- Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- 2+ years of directly related experience in the environmental industry .
- Strong technical writing and documentation experience with prior experience contributing to the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and work plans.
- Previous experience with environmental investigations including various groundwater, soil, and surface water/sediment methodologies.
- Experience with monitoring well drilling, logging, installation and sampling; developing boring logs and review/interpretation of geological boring logs.
- Ability to work within a team environment with corporate, project, and technical management staff.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral) including the ability to comfortably engage with varying levels of leadership, subcontractors, internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Geological/Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
Desired Qualifications
WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required
- Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geophysics, Geological/geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
- HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
- Experience as a Task Manager or Field Team Leader for environmental investigations.
- Knowledge and experience of CERCLA, DoD, DOE, EPA, and/or RCRA projects.
- PFAS sampling or remediation experience.
- Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS
- Ability to lift/move/relocate items up to…
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