Staff Geologist 2
About The Position
Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Geologist 2 for a full-time technical support role in its San Diego, California office. The position works with skilled professionals on diverse project teams and offers involvement in a variety of projects for a range of clients. The role involves independently conducting field investigations and assessments of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water; using investigation results to support site characterization; performing basic construction observation and field testing; organizing and synthesizing field data; documenting field and data evaluation activities; applying academic training and software to evaluate site data; drafting technical report and communication sections; and assisting with scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals. All work must follow company and client health and safety protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Earth Science or a related field.
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Expertise and experience with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) for environmental monitoring applications.
- Experience in signal and data processing using Python and MATLAB.
- Experience with machine learning and geospatial analysis.
- Experience with geologic modeling using Petrel.
- Experience with hydrogeologic modeling using MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, and PHREEQC.
- GIS experience using ArcGIS.
- Academic training in structural geology and stratigraphy, including sequence stratigraphy.
- Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently or with minimal direction while performing tasks under the direction of senior staff.
- Desire to learn and grow professionally, with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 software.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse unstable or sloping sites and landscapes, work outdoors in a range of weather conditions, and sustain moderate physical activity for most field working hours.
- Ability to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Geology or a related field.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct field investigations and assessments of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, and other media using approved industry-standard procedures.
- Use results from subsurface explorations, monitoring well construction, field sampling, and other work to support site characterization.
- Conduct basic construction observation, including quality-control documentation and field-testing tasks.
- Support field data organization, reduction, and synthesis.
- Prepare and maintain accurate, detailed documentation of field activities and data evaluation.
- Apply academic training and computer software to perform calculations and evaluate available site data.
- Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
- Assist with developing technical scopes of work and cost estimates for proposal efforts on small- to medium-sized tasks or project opportunities.
- Perform work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
- Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation plan.
- Benefits package.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
