Project Geologist

Apex Companies•Truckee, CA

6h•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Apex is seeking a Project Geologist to be based in Truckee, CA.

Requirements

BS in Geology or closely aligned field including completion of a field course of study
5+ years of experience providing environmental consulting services including conducting subsurface investigations, writing technical reports, and using GIS for digital map representations.
Experience conducting groundwater sampling using various methods including low-flow sampling
Experience conducting stratigraphic logging using various drilling methods potentially including hollow-stem auger, direct-push, air rotary, and rock coring.
40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher
Ability to effectively interact with clients, regulatory agencies, field staff, technical staff, and subcontractors.
Ability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, etc.
Ability to mentor, train, and manage staff
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Strong safety awareness, good working safety record, and understanding of safe work practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

PG or GIT license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Conduct and manage environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, soil gas and indoor air evaluations, etc., for a variety of clients with complex technical and regulatory issues
Meet with clients and regulatory agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Toxic and Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Board and local Environmental Health agencies.
Write and review remedial documents and reports such as feasibility studies, remedial and/or corrective action plans, remedial design documents, remedial progress and completion reports, etc.
Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and ground water
Direct the production of maps and plans in digital format using GIS.
Maintain chemical, stratigraphic, and other data and mine data to produce various representations, including time-series graphs.
Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data, including trend analyses, intra-well comparisons, and inter-well comparisons.
Coordinate the investigation of field work for client projects including scheduling and oversight of utility locating, excavation, and drilling firms
Assist in mentorship and training of junior staff in field procedures, data management, and GIS production.
Meet or exceed client’s scope, budget, and schedule expectations
Evaluate sample results and develop tables and figures for technical reports
Write and review proposals
Mentor, train, and oversee scientific staff and ensure quality work product
Ensure project work is completed safely while maintaining quality and integrity of work and data
Actively develop your own career growth