Environmental Staff Scientist

The Civil Engineer; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in California is seeking a Staff Scientist. The successful candidate will focus on environmental site assessments, conducting field activities, collecting samples, and preparing technical reports. A Bachelor's degree in geology or related field is required, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. The role involves significant travel throughout California and the Western states, highlighting the need for strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, geosciences, or environmental engineering is required.
• 1-3 years of related experience is expected.
• Experience logging soils and collecting environmental samples is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental samples including soil, groundwater, and soil gas.
• Coordinate field activities for Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain field equipment.

Skills

Environmental sample collection

Technical report writing

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Orange, California Giles Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking a Staff Scientist with a background in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, geosciences, or environmental engineering for an immediate opportunity in our Orange, California office. This position will be responsible for coordinating and performing field activities for Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and preparing technical reports. The Staff Scientist will work directly under Project Managers to complete projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Collect environmental samples, including soil, groundwater, and soil gas, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Coordinate field activities for Phase I and Phase II ESAs, including attaining site access and managing subcontractors
• Conduct Phase I ESA and Phase II site visits
• Prepare technical reports of varying complexity
• Complete required regulatory paperwork and documentation
• Maintain field equipment and supply inventory
• Frequent travel throughout California and Western states

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, geosciences, environmental engineering, or related field (required)
• 1-3 years related experience
• Experience logging soils and collecting environmental samples
• Experience writing technical reports
• Current HAZWOPER Certification and OSHA 40-Hour Health and Safety Waste Site Worker Training and Annual Refresher (preferred) or ability to obtain
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and work independently and as a member of a team
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required)