Staff Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

TRC Companies • San Francisco, CA

328d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

TRC is seeking a highly motivated entry- or junior-level Environmental/Civil Engineer, Geologist, or Environmental Scientist to join our Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in San Francisco, CA. The position focuses on a candidate seeking to develop technical skills to support various environmental consulting services, including environmental assessment/inspection, data analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of task/project managers, integrate with our diverse regional team, and demonstrate motivation to support various field and technical efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g., environmental science, geology, civil or environmental engineering)
• 0-3 years of environmental consulting experience
• Knowledge of environmental data collection, identification, investigation, and data entry
• Requires up to 50% local travel for field work
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle records check
• Must have ability to work in ambient environments for extended periods of time
• Ability to regularly travel; hours may vary. Small projects may be 1 day to 1 week. Large projects could require traveling to the job site for 1 to 4 months.
• Must have ability to lift 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including current annual refresher (preferred)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification (preferred)
• Experience with field data collection methods, including electronic collection of field observations, soil/rock logging, and soil/water sampling
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; AutoCAD or GIS skills, desired

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations that include site reconnaissance; natural resource documentation; soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations; and oversight of drilling, trenching, and excavation work.
• Collect multimedia samples (air, water, soil, soil-vapor) for field and laboratory testing.
• Perform storm water compliance inspections for construction, industrial, and municipal sites, including storm water sampling and recommendation of corrective measures.
• Record and interpret data; coordinate analyses; compare findings to relevant studies, screening levels, and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Work with Task Leaders and Project Managers to scope, cost, plan, and execute environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Develop work plans and health & safety plans and coordinate with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to execute projects.
• Prepare Phase I and II investigation summary and site closure reports for submittal to agencies.
• Support compliance efforts including permitting, environmental monitoring, utility inspection, and public outreach in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
• Work with a field team to perform natural resource inspections and surveys in remote areas to support project planning and permitting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree