Associate or Project Hydrogeologist
About The Position
Engineering Analytics, now part of MacKay, is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused full-time Associate or Project Hydrogeologist to join our team in San Diego, CA. This role will have a mix of office and field-based responsibilities across a broad range of multi-year projects for our industrial, aerospace, and governmental clients. This role is being posted at multiple levels, from Associate Hydrogeologist to Project Hydrogeologist. Level and pay are commensurate with experience. Join a firm where people stay and where new teammates are genuinely invested. You'll work on technically challenging environmental projects for nationally recognized aerospace, defense, and industrial clients while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, close collaboration with experienced colleagues, and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as you advance in your career. We've built a team with exceptional continuity, deep technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to one another's success. If you're looking for a place where you can truly grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, or related environmental science
- Geologist-In-Training (GIT) certification
- 2 to 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 1 year of field experience
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience with GIS and associated data management
- Ability to learn and adapt
- Ability to work on multiple project tasks concurrently
- Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with multi-disciplinary team members
- California Professional Geologist or the ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable time frame
- 5+ years of experience, including management experience
Nice To Haves
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
- Advanced Excel experience using Macros and Power Query
- First aid/CPR trained
- Understanding of groundwater modeling software
- California Certified Hydrogeologist (applies to Project Hydrogeologist)
Responsibilities
- Prepare conceptual models and support fate and transport modeling activities
- Participate in and lead field programs, including well installation, aquifer testing, soil gas sampling, indoor air sampling, and pilot testing
- Evaluate remedial alternatives
- Tabulate, evaluate, and interpret air, soil vapor, soil, surface water, sediment, and groundwater data
- Assess remedial action performance data
- Oversee compliance monitoring field programs and prepare compliance monitoring reports
- Prepare cost estimates and specifications
- Direct and coordinate with analytical laboratories for the analysis of environmental media samples
- Participate in large multi-disciplinary team projects
- Utilize various software used in the evaluation, design, and preparation of deliverables
- Apply scientific standards, codes, regulations, and company procedures to assigned work
- Assist with project documentation, permitting, and coordination activities
- Coordinate with internal project teams, agencies, consultants, and clients as appropriate
- Support quality assurance and quality control processes
- Communicate professionally with coworkers, clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to scientific principles and engineering standards, workflows, and technical procedures
Benefits
- Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option)
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- Supplemental Life Insurance plans
- 100% company-paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Employee ownership options
- Expenses associated with licensure
- Annual performance bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
