Senior Environmental Data Manager

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Manager to lead the development and management of environmental data systems across Oakland, Walnut Creek, Davis, or Sacramento, California.

You will design database applications, automate data workflows, and ensure data quality for multidisciplinary environmental projects. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of relational database experience, proficiency in SQL, ETL, Python or R, and a strong background in environmental data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, geography, computer science, engineering, or geology is required
• Advanced degree is preferred
• At least 8 years of technical training and experience in relational database technology
• Experience managing databases and developing ETL processes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Access, including complex formulas and data visualization
• Ability to write complex SQL queries and automate routine processes
• Experience automating processes with scripting languages such as Python or R
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent attention to detail across quantitative work and written communications
• Knowledge of EarthSoft's EQuIS (preferred)
• Knowledge of lab data verification/validation (preferred)
• Experience with data submission to agency databases (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (required)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage project-specific relational database applications using SQL Server and EQuIS
• Create workflows and metadata to automate data integration from multiple sources
• Manage environmental datasets across the data lifecycle
• Establish and perform QA/QC for data, systems and processes
• Compile, verify, analyze, and report large and diverse datasets
• Coordinate with laboratories, agencies, and data providers for data transfer
• Collect, transform, query, and analyze environmental datasets
• Deliver database management and data-visualization solutions to clients
• Travel to client or project sites as needed

Skills

Relational databases

ETL processes

SQL queries

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Data governance

Driver's license

Geoscience data understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree (environmental science, chemistry, geography, CS, engineering, or geology)

Advanced degree (preferred) in environmental science, chemistry, geography, CS, engineering, or geology

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

EQuIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Python

R

Job description

Senior Environmental Data Manager

ID: 2026-4963

Category: Graphic Designer

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Primary Location: US-CA-Oakland

Additional Location: US-CA-Rancho Cordova

Additional Location: US-CA-Davis

Additional Location: US-CA-Walnut Creek

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Data Manager to join our team in Oakland, Walnut Creek, Davis, or Sacramento, California. In this role, you will support the development and management of environmental data systems, workflows, and quality processes for multidisciplinary projects involving environmental assessment, groundwater remediation, water resources, geotechnical construction, and related services. You will combine environmental chemistry expertise with strong database, automation, and client-service skills to deliver accurate, accessible, and decision-ready information.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage project-specific relational database applications using enterprise platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server and EQuIS.
• Create documented workflows and metadata that automate the integration of data from multiple sources and deliver it to maps, reports, dashboards, and other tools.
• Manage environmental datasets across the full data lifecycle, from planning and collection through analysis and final reporting.
• Establish and perform QA/QC for environmental data, systems, and related processes.
• Compile, verify, analyze, and report large, complex, and diverse datasets.
• Coordinate with laboratories, consultants, agencies, and other internal and external data providers to support accurate, timely data collection and transfer.
• Collect, transform, query, and analyze environmental analytical, geologic, geotechnical, and geospatial data.
• Interact with internal and external clients to deliver database management and data-visualization solutions for environmental, engineering, and geoscience projects.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals across disciplines while contributing your own technical expertise and perspective. Geosyntec supports continuous learning, encourages employees to deepen their interests and skills, and recognizes advancement through performance, initiative, and impact.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, geography, computer science, engineering, or geology. (required)
• Advanced degree in environmental science, chemistry, geography, computer science, engineering, or geology. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years of technical training and experience in relational database technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing databases and developing ETL processes. (required)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access, including complex formulas and effective data visualization. (required)
• Ability to write complex SQL queries and automate routine processes. (required)
• Experience automating processes with scripting languages such as Python or R. (required)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities. (required)
• Exceptional attention to detail across quantitative work products and written communications. (required)
• Proficiency with EarthSoft's EQuIS environmental data management platform. (preferred)
• Direct experience managing environmental, geologic, and geotechnical data collection. (preferred)
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical data verification and validation processes. (preferred)
• Experience submitting data to and retrieving data from agency and government databases, including California Water Boards GeoTracker, CIWQS, NIRIS, ERPIMS, and CEDEN. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Compensation

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $127,530 /year / Maximum Salary: $178,540 /year (Oakland, CA, Walnut Creek, CA)
• Minimum Salary: $121,985 /year / Maximum Salary: $170,780 /year (Davis, CA, Sacramento, CA)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.