Staff Geologist 2

Haley & Aldrich•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Geologist 2 for a full-time technical support role based in its San Diego, California office. The position works with skilled professionals on diverse project teams and supports a range of client projects. The successful candidate conducts field investigations and assessments, contributes to site characterization and construction observation, organizes and evaluates field data, and prepares technical report content. The role also supports technical scopes and cost estimates for proposals and requires compliance with company and client health and safety protocols. The position includes fieldwork at sites that may be unstable or sloping and exposure to varying weather conditions, as well as travel that may involve overnight stays. The role calls for a bachelor's degree in Earth Science or a related field and at least five years of related experience. Relevant technical expertise includes distributed fiber optic sensing for environmental monitoring, signal and data processing with Python and MATLAB, machine learning and geospatial analysis, geologic and hydrogeologic modeling, GIS, and academic training in structural geology and stratigraphy. A master's degree in Geology or a related field and OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training are preferred. The salary range for this position in San Diego is $75,000–$90,000 annually. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, related experience, certificates, skills, and market conditions. Haley & Aldrich states that it offers career growth, competitive total compensation, and a benefits package.

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 on tasks and assignments 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 lbs., 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 related 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.
Organize, reduce, and synthesize field data.
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 technical scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals involving small- to medium-sized tasks or project opportunities.
Perform work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols and demonstrate foundational safety behaviors.