Project Geologist - Environmental Remediation

TRC Companies, Inc. • Rancho Cordova, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a mid-level Geologist or Hydrogeologist for its Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in Rancho Cordova, California. The role provides environmental consulting services from proposal preparation through project execution. It is suited to someone seeking to further develop technical skills and manage projects, clients, and workloads. The successful candidate will bring field execution, technical reporting, and project or task management experience, and will work under senior managers as part of a regional team supporting projects in California.

The position involves environmental investigations, remediation, compliance, and design; field sampling and oversight; site characterization and technical evaluations; preparation of reports and proposals; regulatory support; and project administration. The role also includes coordination with agencies, clients, internal staff, and subcontractors, while implementing company safety, quality, and project management programs.

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 or 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 PG within approximately one year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute environmental investigations, remedial actions, compliance programs, and designs.
• Execute or oversee sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and indoor air in accordance with regulations, QA/QC procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate sample results and develop supporting tables and figures.
• Conduct site characterization and technical evaluations of sources, transport, and fate of soil and groundwater contamination.
• Prepare technical reports documenting and summarizing field activities, processing and analyzing data, drafting soil boring and monitoring well construction logs, and developing conclusions and recommendations, including 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 work.
• Coordinate and execute Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, Conceptual Remedial Action Plans, site closure reports, due diligence, and site cleanup efforts.
• Support regulatory compliance through risk assessment, monitoring, plan development, and corrective action implementation, applying knowledge of EPA and DTSC regulations, RCRA, ASTM standards, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare proposals for new and existing clients, including qualifications, technical approaches, and detailed cost estimates.
• Manage and administer projects, including invoicing, direct client interface, internal and external QA/QC and safety compliance, and 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 options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent 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.
• Possible participation in the annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against annual Key Performance Indicators.

What This Job Offers

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