Environmental Scientist

GSI Environmental; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,533 - 110,336; Full time

Job summary

GSI Environmental Inc. in Emeryville, CA is seeking an environmental data analyst to research, acquire, compile, and manage data for environmental projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and 2 years of related experience; you will perform modeling, data analysis, and report preparation while supporting field and laboratory programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 2 years of experience in environmental data roles.
• Experience with landslide/debris flow and H&H modeling.
• Experience with climate data analysis and ML/DL methods.
• Develop numerical and geospatial models.
• Familiarity with geospatial data classification.

Responsibilities

• Research, acquire, compile, and manage data for environmental projects.
• Evaluate environmental project data and information to assess site condition.
• Coordinate and oversee field and laboratory programs.
• Perform computer modeling and data analysis to develop solutions to environmental problems.
• Prepare documentation and reports.
• Assist PTLs and Principals with preparation of proposals (scopes of work and budgets).
• Participate in environmental project team meetings.
• Develop professional network by participating in professional societies and conference attendance.

Skills

Landslide simulation

Civil engineering

Geological hazard assessment

Hydrologic modeling

Climate data analysis

Bayesian analysis

Machine learning

Numerical modeling

Geospatial clustering

Freshwater modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Eng

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Emeryville, CA - Emeryville, CA 94608

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Salary: $96,533.00 – $110,336.20 per year

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Employer: GSI Environmental Inc.

Position Location: 2000 Powell Street, Suite 820, Emeryville, CA 94608.

Telecommuting is permitted, but applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Summary of Duties

• Research, acquire, compile, and manage data for environmental projects.
• Evaluate environmental project data and information to assess site condition.
• Coordinate and oversee field and laboratory programs.
• Perform computer modeling and data analysis to develop solutions to environmental problems.
• Prepare documentation and reports.
• Assist PTLs and Principals with preparation of proposals (scopes of work and budgets).
• Participate in environmental project team meetings.
• Develop professional network by participating in professional societies and conference attendance.

Qualifications

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field or foreign equivalent.

Experience requirements: 2 years of experience in the job offered or related role.

Special Skills or Other Requirements

2 years of experience must include:

• Landslide and debris flow simulation software, civil engineering, and geological hazard assessment.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for flood mapping, groundwater modeling, and sediment transport analysis.
• Statistical analysis of large climate datasets, including trend analysis, Bayesian approach, and climate change analysis.
• Machine learning and deep learning models to analyze groundwater level and streamflow, spatial data, and satellite images.
• Developing and applying numerical models (Finite Difference/Finite Volume) for hydraulic and structural integrity analysis for dam safety and breach modeling.
• Unsupervised clustering and classification techniques for geospatial data, including soil types and geological mapping.
• Freshwater modeling.

Travel Requirements

5% domestic travel and 5% international travel.