Environmental Geologist: Field Investigations & Groundwater

Terracon; Carson, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an entry- to mid-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist to evaluate subsurface data, interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater conditions, and assist with site investigations, assessments and remediation activities on diverse projects across California. You will support field sampling, data collection, report writing and client communications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role offers growth through hands-on field work and collaborations with engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Entry level geological professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
• Performs sampling and testing of water, soil, and other materials.
• Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
• Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
• Operates field monitoring equipment.
• Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems.
• Transport material, samples or documents to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
• Developing level Geologist/Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Conducts water, soil and other sampling.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Mid-level, experienced Geologist/Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Participates with more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.

Skills

Geology

Hydrogeology

Field sampling

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Field equipment

Job description

Terracon seeks an entry- to mid-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist to evaluate subsurface data, interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater conditions, and assist with site investigations, assessments and remediation activities on diverse projects across California. You will support field sampling, data collection, report writing and client communications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role offers growth through hands-on field work and collaborations with engineering and