Staff Environmental Geologist / Scientist / Engineer

TRC Companies • CA-Concord, CA

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented staff-level Environmental Geologist, Scientist, or Civil Engineer to join its Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in Concord or Rancho Cordova, California. The role is suited to someone developing technical skills in environmental consulting, with work including environmental assessment and inspection, construction monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will work under task and project managers, collaborate with a diverse regional team, and support a range of field and technical assignments.

TRC is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm serving clients in sectors including power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings. The company combines science and technology to develop solutions and supports employees’ careers through training and development of new skills and certifications.

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 and rock logging, and soil, water, and 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 complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience and retain knowledge for progressive development.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and project assignments, including up to approximately 50% local travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical, and motor vehicle records check.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including a 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 and safety plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.
• Conduct fieldwork—including soil and rock logging, soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and air sampling, 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.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, depending on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• A minimum of 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 participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.

What This Job Offers

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