Staff Environmental Geologist / Scientist / Engineer
About The Position
TRC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented staff-level Environmental Geologist, Scientist, or Civil Engineer to join our Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in Concord or Rancho Cordova, CA. The position focuses on a candidate seeking to develop technical skills to support various environmental consulting services, including environmental assessment/inspection, construction monitoring, 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 Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-7 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or related areas.
- Experience with field data collection methods, including electronic collection of field observations, soil/rock logging, and soil/water/air sampling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Responsibility and accountability to perform assigned tasks to completion.
- Ability to learn through on-the-job experience and retain knowledge for progressive development.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork and project assignments (up to approximately 50% local travel).
- 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 lift 25 pounds.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including current annual refresher
- Experience with data analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with environmental sampling procedures
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification
- Knowledge of California environmental regulations and permitting processes
- Experience with AutoCAD or GIS
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting environmental site assessments and investigations.
- Support remediation planning and implementation activities.
- Prepare work plans, technical reports, proposals, and health & safety plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.
- Conduct fieldwork, including soil/rock logging, sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, air), monitoring, and inspections, in accordance with written plans and procedures.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to procure resources for and oversee fieldwork.
- Perform storm water inspections and sampling for construction, industrial, and municipal sites.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and data management.
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).
- A minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
