Senior Consultant-Geologist (Part-Time Flex)

Verdantas LLC; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Verdantas LLC in Southern California, Rancho Cucamonga, seeks an experienced Sr. Consultant, Geologist for a part-time, flex role combining leadership and technical expertise.

Responsibilities include developing client base in hydro/power market, mentoring staff, managing budgets, and ensuring QA/QC and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds BS/MS in Geology, PG license, 20+ years of geotechnical consulting, travel readiness, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Professional Geologist (PG) license required, Engineering Geologist (CEG) license preferred.
• 20+ years of professional geotechnical consulting experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and judgment skills.
• Working knowledge of southern and central California geology related to hydro power and generation facilities.
• Proficiency in trenching/drilling techniques, logging and sampling of soil/bedrock and geologic mapping.
• Willingness to travel to sites in southern and central California.
• Experience managing large geotechnical projects including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in geophysical surveys, remote sensing, or GIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop client base in the hydro/generation power market.
• Coordinate with senior geologists, engineers, and clients.
• Prepare scope of work, fee estimates, and technical reports.
• Mentor staff in field and office work.
• Manage project budgets and QA/QC processes.
• Lead technical assessments applying geological principles.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth opportunities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and permitting requirements.

Skills

Geology

Geotechnical

GIS

Geophysical surveys

Remote sensing

Education

Professional Geologist (PG)

Engineering Geologist (CEG) license preferred

Geology degree (BS/MS)

Tools

Trenching and drilling

Geologic mapping

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking an experienced and talented Sr. Consultant, Geologist to join our southern California team in our Rancho Cucamonga office. This is a part-time, flex position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop client base in the hydro/generation power market.
• Effectively communicate/coordinate/interact with senior level geologists, engineers, administrative staff and clients.
• Prepare scope of work and fee estimate proposals and write technical reports.
• Mentor/direct staff in completion of field/office work.
• Manage project budgets.
• Provide leadership in technical assessments, ensuring the application of advanced geological principles and methodologies.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives by providing geological expertise and insights into potential growth areas or emerging trends in the industry.
• Oversee QA/QC processes for technical reports and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant environmental regulations and permitting requirements.

Qualifications:

• BS and/or MS degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Professional Geologist (PG) required, Engineering Geologist (CEG) license preferred.
• 20+ years professional geotechnical consulting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal/written communication, organizational, analytical and judgment skills.
• Working knowledge of southern and central California geology as it relates to hydro power and power generation facilities.
• Proficient in trenching/drilling techniques, logging and sampling of soil/bedrock and geologic mapping.
• Availability to travel to job sites in southern and central California.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale geotechnical projects from inception to completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in advanced field techniques such as geophysical surveys, remote sensing, or GIS applications, enhancing project efficiency and accuracy.
• Proven ability to mentor a team of geologists and technical staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.

Salary Range: $80.00-$81.75/hour

Benefits:

Flexible Work Environment 401(k) with Company Match

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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