Senior Data Scientist

LinkedIn Job Board; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Weeks Vacation

401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

Rincon is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time environmental position based in California. Responsibilities include developing project strategies, participating in site assessments, and preparing regulatory-compliant technical reports. The ideal candidate has a B.A./B.S. in a related field and 3-5 years of experience.

The base salary range is $54,000-$85,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in environmental assessments.
• Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist license preferred.
• Willing to obtain OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental project strategies and work scopes.
• Participate in site assessments and monitoring programs.
• Prepare technical reports with a focus on QA/QC.

Skills

Technical writing and documentation

Field support and oversight

Team collaboration

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Environmental assessment knowledge

Education

B.A./B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science

Job description

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with a team to develop creative environmental project strategies and prepare work scopes of work.
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of work plans for site assessments and monitoring programs.
• Prepare technical reports with a focus on regulatory compliance, accuracy, clarity, succinctness, and document QA/QC.
• Provide technical and general field support/oversight on various environmental site assessments including but not limited to soil vapor, soil, sediment, and groundwater.
• Perform Groundwater monitoring purging and sampling utilizing stand volume purge and low flow methodologies.
• Observe drilling and monitoring well installation and classifying soil and bedrock samples.
• Peer review environmental site assessment reports prepared by other consultants.
• Evaluate and interpret technical analytical data relative to project-specific clean‑up goals or applicable screening levels.
• Participate in communication with clients and regulatory oversight agencies.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.A./B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or another related field.
• Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist license (preferred).
• 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Passion for the environment and science.
• A willingness to assist in training junior staff in field‑related procedures.
• Highly motivated with excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with Phase I ESA ASTM/AAI requirements.
• Currently have or willing to obtain an OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience installing soil vapor and groundwater monitoring wells.
• Experience performing Groundwater purging and sampling with the use of various groundwater monitoring pumps and water quality indicator meters (preferred).
• Experience accurately preparing soil boring logs, hydrographs, groundwater contour maps, field notes, sketches and other documentation of actions undertaken during site investigation and remediation projects.
• Proficient understanding of current groundwater and soil sampling methods.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $54,000‑$85,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third‑party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Total Rewards Package Includes

• HMO, PPO, HDHP, Health Savings Account options
• Three Weeks Vacation accrued in the first year
• 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Employer‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Volunteer Pay for a Day
• Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance
• Professional Development
• And much more!