Environmental Geologist – Field & Remediation (ESOP)

EKI Environment & Water; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Training opportunities

Bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with profit-sharing

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. is seeking an experienced field-oriented environmental professional to join our employee-owned team in Southern California.

You will support environmental investigations, remediation, and construction projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. Responsibilities include planning fieldwork, collecting soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air samples, overseeing subcontractors, and contributing to plans, reports, and cost estimates while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred. Ability to pursue applicable state licensure preferred
• One to three (1-3) years of experience supporting environmental investigation, remediation, and construction projects
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification preferred
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding environments and variable weather conditions
• Ability to calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform minor repairs on field equipment and instruments
• Ability to work safely around construction equipment, drilling operations, utilities, and industrial facilities
• Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for fieldwork, including project meetings and coordinating equipment, supplies, and subcontractors
• Conduct fieldwork: collect soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air samples; observe and document third-party work
• Support remedial system construction, operation, monitoring, and maintenance
• Oversee drilling, geophysical, waste disposal, and other subcontractors
• Ensure field work follows approved project work plans and standard procedures
• Document field activities through notes, logs, and photo logs
• Compile, tabulate, and interpret data to identify contaminant sources and exposure pathways
• Assist senior staff with work plans, reports, and cost estimates
• Follow all health and safety protocols
• Travel up to 50% within Southern California and occasionally other parts of California

Skills

Environmental investigation experience

Geologist-in-Training (GIT)

Technical and mechanical aptitude

Written and verbal communication

Outdoor fieldwork ability

HAZWOPER training awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. is seeking an experienced field-oriented environmental professional to join our employee-owned team in Southern California.

You will support environmental investigations, remediation, and construction projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. Responsibilities include planning fieldwork, collecting soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air samples, overseeing subcontractors, and contributing to plans, reports, and cost estimates while upholding