Hydrogeologist​/Environmental Geologist; PG or CHG at Johnson Civil Engineers

Position Overview

Hydrogeologist / Environmental Geologist (PG or CHG) – Ventura, CA. This mid‑level role within Johnson Civil Engineers & Land Planners focuses on environmental remediation, well design, installation, development, groundwater sampling, and data interpretation.

• California Registered Professional Geologist required.
• Current Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) or on‑track to obtain CHG is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in environmental remediation, including well design, installation, development, groundwater sampling, and data interpretations.
• Strong technical writing and written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to serve as both a team leader and team player.
• Focused, disciplined, and passionate about producing quality work and contributing to a positive work environment.

• Field Data Collection and Oversight: prepare for field events, ensure subcontract agreements, materials, equipment, and training are in place, review work and health & safety plans, manage data quality, supervise subcontractor drilling and well installation, oversee junior staff, prepare field reports, interpret cores, sample all environmental media, and maintain documentation.
• Data Evaluation & CSM Development: develop sampling plans, research and develop accurate site geology and hydrogeology descriptions, produce groundwater elevation contours, evaluate analytical results against the conceptual site model, identify contaminant pathways and receptors, create data visualizations, and write routine and special reports.
• Project Administration & Support: assist project managers with schedules, deliverables, and costs; prepare progress and cost reports; conduct procurement activities; support marketing and proposal efforts.

Base salary plus performance bonuses. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick days, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, company‑paid life/AD&D, long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, wellness program, and employee referral program.

Full‑time.