Project Geologist / Scientist

Roux Consulting; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Roux Consulting in Burbank, CA seeks a Project Geologist / Scientist to design and implement technical services for client projects. The role involves field and office work, supervising field teams, and providing project management support for remediation projects.

Responsibilities include planning field programs, coordinating data review, and preparing final reports for project managers. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are essential, with opportunity to mentor staff and contribute

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years in environmental consulting with site investigation and remediation experience.
• Experience designing field programs and managing projects and field activities.
• Experience planning and managing Site/Remedial Investigation field activities and data interpretation.
• Strong task/project management, data evaluation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with technical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to mentor staff and support technical growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical services to meet client and project management needs.
• Perform field and office tasks and provide project management support.
• Set up work plans, supervise field activities, and coordinate personnel.
• Coordinate data collection and review, draft findings and remediation recommendations.
• Ensure budgets, schedules, and invoicing align with standards and client requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Field coordination

Project management

Data interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Project Geologist / Scientist

Position Overview

This position will design and implement appropriate technical services to ensure that client and project management needs are met. Position includes performing field and office tasks as well as providing project management support for traditional assessment and remediation projects.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position works in the field as well as the office environment. In the field, candidate will be working independently or leading a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand‑held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years in environmental consulting industry with demonstrated progression in technical site investigation, remediation, and task management.
• Proficient in designing field programs and managing projects and associated field activities – scheduling, coordination of tasks, budgeting, subcontractor negotiating/management.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and managing Site/Remedial Investigation field activities and performing follow up intermediate hydrogeologic and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated task/project management skills.
• Intermediate data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with common technical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of staff level professionals based on direct hands‑on interactions.
• Field Coordination and Management:
  • Set up work plans and protocols, supervise field activities, coordinate field personnel and related activities for the purpose of implementing technically sound project plans. May also include implementation of field activities.
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation:
  • Coordinate the collection and review of project data, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine future client needs and project requirements. Interpret data, develop, and finalize a report for Project Manager’s review that appropriately documents findings and project remediation recommendations.
• Project Management:
  • Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are monitored and reviewed in compliance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Staff Mentoring and Training:
  • Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.

Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000. This salary range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. In addition, this position is eligible for performance bonuses based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.

Location

Burbank, CA - Burbank, CA 91502 US (Primary)

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].