Geologist / Environmental Scientist - Field & Office

Oneida ESC Group

Walnut Creek (CA)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

15 Days of Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

1 Flex Holiday

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company}

Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

Job summary

Oneida ESC Group's Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) seeks a Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist at junior to mid level for our Walnut Creek, CA office. You will work both in the field and in the office to support environmental remediation projects across California and beyond, with an in-person role and periodic remote work.

The role emphasizes planning, sampling, regulatory compliance, and data interpretation, with collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or related Environmental Science with 3-5 years field sampling, or Master’s with 1-3 years field sampling.
Ability to access DoD project sites (US citizen, pass federal background check).
Valid driver’s license with good record and ability to travel regularly.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience with CWA, NPDES, MSGP, MS4 regulatory compliance.
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and solve problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interact with team, clients, and stakeholders.
Ability to follow directions and work independently and in a team.
High standard of quality; positive, flexible professional attitude.

Responsibilities

Prepare project planning documents (work plans, QC plans, HSP, sampling and analysis plans).
Understand permits and plans for task execution.
Conduct fieldwork preparation (subcontracts, materials, equipment, scheduling).
Support environmental compliance in wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and solid waste through documentation and analysis.
Compile and interpret data; author technical memorandums and reports; respond to comments.
Work in a team to ensure quality project execution.
Assist the Technical Lead toward project goals and stakeholder collaboration.
Comply with project planning documents in the field.
Perform soil, groundwater, sediment, wastewater, and storm water sampling per permits.
Conduct routine facility inspections and reporting.
Complete required field documentation.
Coordinate with analytical lab for bottles and sample delivery.
Think critically and troubleshoot field issues.