Professional Geologist Remote California

APTIM; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Professional Geologist to join their Solid Waste Services Group in California. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that safeguard infrastructure and support environmental sustainability. You will lead teams, provide technical oversight, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with a dedicated team. With a focus on personal and professional development, this position is perfect for a self-starter looking to make a difference in the field of geology and environmental services.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in landfill and solid waste management.
• Licensed Professional Geologist in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and provide technical oversight for projects.
• Prepare regulatory compliance reports and manage project scopes.

Skills

Geology

Environmental Regulations

Project Management

Technical Oversight

Problem Solving

Education

BS Geology

MS Geology

Tools

Sanitas Software

Field Sampling Equipment

Job description

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview :

APTIM is currently seeking a Senior Professional Geologist in California for our Solid Waste Services Group in the Concord CA area to support our exciting portfolio of projects. We provide the following services to both the public and private sectors :

• Stormwater compliance,
• Hydrogeologic and geotechnical investigations,
• Solid Waste Reporting for site-specific and General Waste Discharge Requirements
• Environmental site assessments and remediation.

Our philosophy centers on developing and maintaining a culture of mutual respect and honesty, where people listen generously and speak straight. At APTIM, you can expect countless opportunities to learn, develop business and leadership skills, and engage on a multitude of projects.

What you can expect from APTIM :

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

• Leading teams or projects
• Providing technical oversight and quality control
• Anticipating client needs and identifying solutions
• Utilizing skills and knowledge to solve complex problems
• Evaluating geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and providing analyses
• Leading and completing regulatory compliance reports, work plans, and special studies
• Preparing and managing, scopes, budgets and schedules
• Coordinating with contractors and clients
• Collaborating with other team members
• Providing other duties as required.
• Past experience collecting environmental field data including groundwater, surface water, soil, and soil vapor samples
• Work may periodically involve oversight during the installation of monitoring wells and supervising other field tasks
• Coordination with the field team and laboratory to prepare sampling paperwork and bottle orders for sampling events
• Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. during work team meetings; ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures
• Possess a "Safety First" work ethic

Basic Qualifications :

• BS / MS Geology
• Licensed State of California Professional Geologist
• 10-15 years of Landfill / Solid Waste experience
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous experience working with the California State Water Resources Control Board a plus.
• Possession of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical evaluation methods (Sanitas software knowledge a plus)

Who we are and what we do :

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.