Geotechnical Project Geologist

Terracon; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Sacramento, California, seeks a senior Geologist/Hydrogeologist to lead subsurface investigations, interpret soil, groundwater, and bedrock data, and collaborate with engineers and environmental scientists on multidisciplinary projects.

The role includes field monitoring, boring investigations, data interpretation, and written reporting. Requires Professional Geologist (PG) registration eligibility and relevant master’s degrees or higher; experience in project leadership is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Registration as Professional Geologist (PG) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases for projects of moderate scope and complexity; mentor junior staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Certification/Professional Geologist (PG) registration eligibility

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data. Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities. Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; seismic risk assessments.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Career level, fully competent Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
• May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level Geologists.
• Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.
• May attend on and off-site client meetings.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification in field of expertise required.
• Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required.