Environmental Scientist II - Field Lead for PFAS

HydroGeoLogic; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

HydroGeoLogic, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to support restoration projects for federal clients (USEPA, USACE, USAF, NASA) across the U.S. and territories.

The role involves field sampling of water, soil, sediment, and preparing technical documents. You will work from the Pleasanton office when not in the field, travel up to 50% mainly in the Western US, and collaborate with teams to deliver investigations, data analysis, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of environmental industry experience.
• Experience with environmental investigations and sampling methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring field operations are conducted safely per plans.
• Participating in field teams for sampling across media.
• Overseeing field subcontractors and equipment operations.
• Contributing to work plans and technical deliverables.
• Assisting with data analysis and interpretation.
• Assisting with proposals, cost estimates, and procurement.
• Potentially supporting remedial system operations and maintenance.
• Leading field teams and ensuring data collection is thorough.
• Using approved digital/AI tools to support documentation and communications.

Skills

Field experience

Technical writing

Team collaboration

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology / Environmental Science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Sampling techniques

Job description

HydroGeoLogic, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to support restoration projects for federal clients (USEPA, USACE, USAF, NASA) across the U.S. and territories.

The role involves field sampling of water, soil, sediment, and preparing technical documents. You will work from the Pleasanton office when not in the field, travel up to 50% mainly in the Western US, and collaborate with teams to deliver investigations, data analysis, and reporting.