Field Geologist – Environmental Investigations (Flexible)

Terraphase Engineering Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

Tuition/Licensing reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering Inc. is seeking a Staff Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer with 1–2 years of experience to join our California team. The role supports environmental investigations, sampling, and remediation projects with field and office responsibilities across the state.

You will work with project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers, gaining exposure to field investigations, data evaluation, and technical reporting while growing your role and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, geology, engineering, or related environmental field.
• Experience supporting environmental field investigations, sampling, or remediation preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Comfortable outdoor fieldwork and physical demands of field activities.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental site investigations, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, and sediment sampling.
• Assist with installation and monitoring of groundwater and soil vapor wells under supervision.
• Collect and document detailed field data using field logs and tablet tools.
• Contribute to environmental data organization and evaluation, including hydrogeologic results.
• Assist with preparation of site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and follow safety protocols.
• Coordinate with subcontractors such as drillers and labs.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, figures, and project deliverables.
• Demonstrate commitment to health and safety, quality work, teamwork, and professional development.

Skills

Field sampling

Data logging

Report writing

Microsoft Word/Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Geology or related

Tools

Tablet-based data collection

Job description

Terraphase Engineering Inc. is seeking a Staff Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer with 1–2 years of experience to join our California team. The role supports environmental investigations, sampling, and remediation projects with field and office responsibilities across the state.

You will work with project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers, gaining exposure to field investigations, data evaluation, and technical reporting while growing your role and responsibilities.