Project Geologist - Environmental Remediation

TRC Companies • CA-Concord, CA

3d • $81,931 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a mid-level Geologist or Hydrogeologist for its Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in Concord, California. This career-oriented role provides environmental consulting services from proposal preparation through project execution. The position involves developing technical skills while managing projects, clients, and workloads. The successful candidate will work under senior managers, collaborate with the regional team, and help serve and grow projects in California. Relevant experience includes field activities, technical report preparation, and project or task management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geology, hydrogeology, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 5 to 12 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of industry health and safety practices.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including current refresher training.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bedrock geology, including coring, logging, and developing cross-sections.
• Experience with aquifer test design and analysis, groundwater modeling, and/or 3D geologic modeling using programs such as Aqtesolv, MLU, MODFLOW, or Leapfrog.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) certification, or Geologist in Training (GIT) status with the ability to obtain a PG within approximately one year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute environmental investigations, remedial actions, compliance programs, and designs.
• Execute or oversee environmental sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and indoor air in accordance with applicable regulations, QA/QC procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate sample results and develop supporting tables and figures.
• Conduct site characterization and technical evaluations of contamination sources, transport, and fate in soil and groundwater.
• Prepare technical reports documenting and summarizing field activities; process and analyze data; draft soil boring and monitoring well construction logs; and develop conclusions, recommendations, and remedial options.
• Plan and prepare projects, including agency coordination, permitting, site-specific health and safety plans, internal field staff coordination, and procurement.
• Schedule, oversee, and manage subcontractors for utility location, drilling, excavation, waste disposal, and related activities.
• Coordinate and execute Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, Conceptual Remedial Action Plans, site closure reports, and other due diligence and site cleanup efforts.
• Provide regulatory compliance support, including risk assessment, monitoring, plan development, and corrective action implementation.
• Prepare proposals for new and existing clients, including qualifications, technical approaches, and detailed cost estimates.
• Manage project administration, including invoicing, direct client interaction, internal and external QA/QC and safety compliance, and accountability for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Implement TRC safety, quality, and project management programs in accordance with industry best practices and company policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, depending on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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