Environmental Geologist - Field & Remediation Specialist

TRC Companies, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Sick, family, and disability leave

Job summary

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm seeking a staff-level Environmental Geologist, Scientist, or Civil Engineer for Concord or Rancho Cordova, CA. This role focuses on developing technical skills in environmental consulting including assessments, remediation planning, data analysis, and reporting under supervision within a diverse regional team.

Responsibilities include fieldwork, sampling, and collaboration across disciplines, with travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or related areas.
• Experience with field data collection methods, including electronic collection of field observations, soil/rock logging, and soil/water/air sampling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and project assignments (up to approximately 50% local travel).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including current annual refresher.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling procedures.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification.
• Knowledge of California environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD or GIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting environmental site assessments and investigations.
• Support remediation planning and implementation activities.
• Prepare work plans, technical reports, proposals, and health & safety plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.
• Conduct fieldwork, including soil/rock logging, sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, air), monitoring, and inspections, in accordance with written plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to procure resources for and oversee fieldwork.
• Perform storm water inspections and sampling for construction, industrial, and municipal sites.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and data management.

Skills

Field data collection

Soil/rock logging

Soil/water/air sampling

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Travel up to 50%

Valid driver’s license

HAZWOPER 40h

EIT or GIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm seeking a staff-level Environmental Geologist, Scientist, or Civil Engineer for Concord or Rancho Cordova, CA. This role focuses on developing technical skills in environmental consulting including assessments, remediation planning, data analysis, and reporting under supervision within a diverse regional team.

Responsibilities include fieldwork, sampling, and collaboration across disciplines, with travel up to 50%