Staff Environmental Geologist / Scientist / Engineer

TRC Companies, Inc. • Rancho Cordova, CA

9d • Hybrid

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

Nice To Haves

• 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).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

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