Geologist or Environmental Scientist

Socket.dev; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days PTO

8 Holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Wellness Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) seeks a junior to mid-level Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist in the Walnut Creek office. You will work both in the field and office on environmental remediation projects across CA and beyond, with in-person duties and periodic work-from-home flexibility.

The role requires field sampling experience and DoD site access eligibility, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Travel and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or related Environmental Science with 3–5 years of field sampling experience, OR Master’s with 1–3 years of field sampling experience
• Ability to gain access to DoD project sites and pass a federal background check
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and ability to travel regularly
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with environmental compliance under CWA, NPDES, MSGP, MS4 regulations
• Strong attention to detail and analytical, problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication with project team, customers, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Prepare project planning documents (work plans, quality control plans, health and safety plans)
• Understand permits and plans dictating task execution
• Conduct fieldwork preparation (subcontracts, materials, equipment, scheduling)
• Support environmental compliance through documentation and sample analysis
• Prepare technical memorandums and project reports as principal author
• Collaborate in a team to ensure quality project execution
• Support Technical Lead to meet project objectives
• Perform soil, groundwater, sediment, wastewater, storm water sampling
• Coordinate with labs for sample delivery and bottle supply
• Perform routine facility inspections and reporting

Skills

Field environmental sampling

Geology

Environmental engineering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Engineering/Environmental Science

Master’s degree in Geology/Engineering/Environmental Science (with 1–3 years experience)

OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) is a Native American, tribally-owned small business. We are a full-service, multi-discipline environmental, engineering, construction support, munitions response, and specialized professional services company wholly-owned by the Oneida Nation as a subsidiary under Oneida ESC Group.

Serving the federal market and civilian agencies, including US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Department of Defense, US Air Force, US Navy and Marine Corps, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Fish and Wildlife Service, and state and local customers. We collaborate with our customers to achieve long-term environmental stewardship goals with reduced life-cycle program costs.

SRS has an immediate opening for a Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist - Junior to Mid Level based in our Walnut Creek office. The successful candidate will work both in the field and the office to support various environmental remediation projects at various locations in CA and beyond. This will be a in-person position with some flexibility to work from home periodically.

Key Responsibilities - Office:

• Prepare project planning documents (work plans, quality control plans, health and safety plans, sampling, and analysis plans).
• Understand applicable permits and plans that dictate how each task shall be performed.
• Conduct fieldwork preparation (procuring subcontracts, materials and equipment, and scheduling subcontractors/vendors).
• Support environmental compliance in Wastewater, Storm Water, Groundwater, and Solid Waste programs through documentation, sample preparation result analysis.
• Compile and interpret complex technical data and prepare technical memorandums and project reports as the principal author; respond to internal, client, and regulatory comments.
• Work and communicate in a team environment to ensure quality project execution.
• Assist the Technical Lead supporting project technical and financial goals and collaborating with stakeholders to successfully meet project objectives.

Key Responsibilities - Field:

• Comply with project planning documents (work plans, quality control plans, health and safety plans, sampling, and analysis plans).
• Perform soil, groundwater, sediment, wastewater, storm water sampling in accordance with applicable permits and plans.
• Perform routine facility inspections and reporting.
• Complete required field documentation.
• Coordinate with the analytical laboratory to have required bottles on-hand and to deliver collected samples to the laboratory.
• Critically think and make sound decisions to troubleshoot issues while working in the field.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or related Environmental Science field with 3-5 years of field environmental sampling experience, OR Master’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or related Environmental Science field and 1-3 years of field environmental sampling experience
• Ability to gain access to Department of Defense project sites (US citizen with the ability to pass a federal background check).
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to travel and drive regularly.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with environmental compliance under Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, build rapport with clients, and remain responsive to client needs and expectations.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with the project team, customers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and work independently, as well as in a team environment, and understand project roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a high standard of quality for work products.
• Possess a positive professional attitude and be flexible when challenges arise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with local City of Fairfield, Solano and Yuba Counties, and CA state regulations and permit compliance, focusing on water quality.
• Knowledge of CWA, NPDES, MSGP, MS4, and other environmental regulations.
• Ability to become a registered professional (PG, PE, PMP).
• Possess 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with current 8-hour refresher training.
• Hands-on field experience with soil, groundwater, sediment, wastewater, and storm water sampling.

Compensation Range: $70,304 - $75,000 Annually + Benefits (Based on Experience)

Benefits:

• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 1 Flex Holiday
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide. Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.