Project Geologist

Apex Clearing Corporation; Pleasant Hill (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental coverage

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Apex Clearing Corporation is seeking a Project Geologist for remote work in Northern California. In this role, you will conduct environmental investigations, manage remediation projects, and collaborate with various stakeholders including regulatory agencies.

With over 10 years of experience needed in environmental consulting, you will mentor junior staff, write comprehensive reports, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

This position offers a supportive work environment with benefits like medical coverage and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting services.
• Ability to write project work plans and safety plans.
• 40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage environmental investigations.
• Write and review remedial documents and reports.
• Mentor and train junior staff in field procedures.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Subsurface investigations

Technical reporting

GIS map production

Client communication

Safety awareness

Education

BS in Geology or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We empower you with autonomy and flexibility to do your best work while tackling projects that shape communities and protect the environment.

Job Overview

Project Geologist (Remote, Northern California) – Join us to conduct environmental investigations, lead remediation projects, and collaborate with a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, soil gas and indoor air evaluations, and related technical activities for diverse clients.
• Meet with clients and regulatory agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency and state/local environmental health agencies.
• Write and review remedial documents and reports such as feasibility studies, remedial and corrective action plans, remedial design documents, progress and completion reports.
• Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and groundwater.
• Direct production of digital maps and plans using GIS.
• Maintain chemical, stratigraphic, and other data; produce representations such as time‑series graphs.
• Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data—including trend, intra‑well, and inter‑well analyses.
• Coordinate the field work for client projects, scheduling and overseeing utility locating, excavation, and drilling firms.
• Mentor and train junior staff in field procedures, data management, and GIS production.
• Meet or exceed client scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Evaluate sample results and develop tables and figures for technical reports.
• Write and review proposals.
• Ensure project work is completed safely while maintaining quality and data integrity.
• Actively develop your own career growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology or a closely related field; completion of a field course of study.
• 10+ years of experience providing environmental consulting services, including subsurface investigations, technical reporting, and GIS map production.
• Experience with groundwater sampling (low‑flow sampling and other methods).
• Experience with stratigraphic logging from various drilling methods such as hollow‑stem auger, direct‑push, air rotary, and rock coring.
• 40‑hour OSHA certification and current 8‑hour HAZWOPER refresher.
• Strong client, regulatory, field staff, technical staff, and subcontractor communication skills.
• Ability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, and erosion control plans.
• Ability to mentor, train, and manage staff.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Safety awareness, solid safety record, and knowledge of safe work practices.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• Company‑subsidized medical and dental coverage.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match, tuition assistance, and additional incentives.
• Cross‑training and opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance‑based bonuses and incentives.
• Collaborate with industry leaders in a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex complies with all equal‑employment‑opportunity regulations and is a Veterans Employment and Recruitment Agency (VEVRAA) qualified firm.