Project Geologist - Environmental Remediation

TRC Companies • CA-Rancho Cordova, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a mid-level Geologist or Hydrogeologist to join its Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in Rancho Cordova, California. This career-oriented environmental consulting role involves work from proposal preparation through project execution, with opportunities to develop technical skills and manage projects, clients, and workloads. The successful candidate will execute field activities, prepare technical reports, and contribute to project and task management while working under senior managers and collaborating with a regional team.

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) certification with the ability to obtain PG certification within approximately one year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute environmental investigations, remedial actions, compliance programs, and designs.
• Conduct or oversee environmental sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and indoor air according to 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 sources, transport, and fate of soil and groundwater contamination.
• Prepare technical reports documenting field activities, data processing and analysis, soil boring and monitoring well construction logs, 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 and oversee fieldwork and manage subcontractors involved in utility location, drilling, excavation, and waste disposal.
• 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 and administer projects, including invoicing, client communications, 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.
• 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