Environmental Geologist

EKI Environment & Water Inc•Daly City, CA

15h•$78,000 - $104,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Geologist position reports to their Team Leader (TL) and is a hands-on role that involves supporting site characterization, environmental investigation, remediation, construction, and operations projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. Day-to-day work focuses on planning site investigations, collecting environmental samples and data, making field observations, overseeing contractors, logging soil boreholes, assessing and interpreting subsurface stratigraphy by preparing geologic cross sections, evaluating data and preparing environmental reports and technical documents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or similar degree program
Two (2) years of experience preferred as a geologist involved with site investigation and remediation planning and implementation
Ability to work towards state licensing preferred
Strong technical and mechanical skills
Effective communication skills, both written and oral
Comfortable working outdoors in physically demanding environments and variable weather conditions
Ability to calibrate, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain field equipment and instruments
Ability to work safely and effectively around construction equipment, drilling operations, utilities, and industrial facilities
Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Geologist-In-Training certification preferred but not required
OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training preferred but not required
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare for and plan field work, including preparation of documentation and equipment, participation in planning meetings with project teams, coordination with laboratories, and scheduling the work of subcontractors
Conduct field work at project sites including: Soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling; Site inspections; Observe and document the work of other parties; Construction, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of remedial systems; Manage drillers and subcontractors; Construction management
Review and follow project work plans and standard procedures to ensure samples and data are collected and handled correctly
Document field work by preparing detailed field notes, borehole logs, and photo logs
Collate, tabulate, and interpret data and develop conceptual site models to support identification of contaminant sources and routes of exposure to human health and the environment
Work with senior staff to prepare environmental investigation work plans, reports, and costs for the investigation and remediation of hazardous waste sites and brownfields
Perform Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and permits
Implement stormwater compliance projects under the California Industrial General Permit for clients in a range of industries, including pollutant source assessments, identification of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for implementation, design of advanced BMPs for stormwater treatment, and preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Exceedance Response Action reports
Manage project schedules
Other duties as required