Senior Geologist & Project Leader — Power Generation

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

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.