Entry-Level Field Geologist: Environmental Site Assessment

Acuren; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

PTO

401K Plan

Professional development/advancement

Job summary

NV5 in Chico, California invites an entry‑level Geologist to join our Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation team. The role blends field investigations with office work, helping to assess and remediate sites with contaminated soil, soil vapor, and groundwater across Northern California.

Expect 75% fieldwork and 25% office duties while teaming with senior staff to develop expertise across environmental disciplines, stormwater, and geotechnical projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology / Geological Sciences (GIT preferred).
• 0–2 years professional field experience.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER preferred.
• Experience in soil logging and sampling preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork for site investigation and characterization.
• Direct drilling, soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling; coordinate contractors.
• Conduct soil logging per ASTM D2487, D2488, D2113.
• Conduct groundwater sampling per ASTM D4448, D6771, D6001.
• Perform data analysis and QA/QC; prepare data tables, maps, figures in AutoCAD/ArcGIS.
• Support preparation of technical reports, letters, and proposals.

Skills

Fieldwork coordination

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

BS in Geology / Geological Sciences

GIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

NV5 in Chico, California invites an entry‑level Geologist to join our Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation team. The role blends field investigations with office work, helping to assess and remediate sites with contaminated soil, soil vapor, and groundwater across Northern California.

Expect 75% fieldwork and 25% office duties while teaming with senior staff to develop expertise across environmental disciplines, stormwater, and geotechnical projects.