Environmental Scientist

GSI Environmental Inc. • Emeryville, CA

9d • $96,533 - $110,336 • Hybrid

About The Position

GSI Environmental Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist for a full-time position in Emeryville, CA. The role involves researching, acquiring, compiling, and managing data for environmental projects, evaluating environmental project data to assess site conditions, and coordinating field and laboratory programs. The scientist will also perform computer modeling and data analysis to develop solutions to environmental problems, prepare documentation and reports, and assist Project Team Leaders (PTLs) and Principals with proposal preparation. Additionally, the role includes participating in environmental project team meetings and developing a professional network through participation in professional societies and conference attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field or foreign equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in the job offered or related role.
• 2 years of experience must include: Landslide and debris flow simulation software, civil engineering, and geological hazard assessment.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for flood mapping, groundwater modeling, and sediment transport analysis.
• Statistical analysis of large climate datasets, including trend analysis, Bayesian approach, and climate change analysis.
• Machine learning and deep learning models to analyze groundwater level and streamflow, spatial data, and satellite images.
• Developing and applying numerical models (Finite Difference/Finite Volume) for hydraulic and structural integrity analysis for dam safety and breach modeling.
• Unsupervised clustering and classification techniques for geospatial data, including soil types and geological mapping.
• Freshwater modeling.

Responsibilities

• Research, acquire, compile, and manage data for environmental projects.
• Evaluate environmental project data and information to assess site condition.
• Coordinate and oversee field and laboratory programs.
• Perform computer modeling and data analysis to develop solutions to environmental problems.
• Prepare documentations and reports.
• Assist PTLs and Principals with preparation of proposals (scopes of work and budgets).
• Participate in environmental project team meetings.
• Develop professional network by participating in professional societies and conference attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level