Senior Geologist / Scientist I

Roux Consulting; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geologist / Scientist I in Long Beach, CA. This role involves project management and technical leadership in environmental investigation and remediation projects. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of consulting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Competitive salary range is $100,000 to $130,000 with potential performance bonuses. The work environment is hybrid, balancing fieldwork and office tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Holds relevant professional certification or has significant experience under a licensed professional.
• Proficient in remedial cost estimates and future remedial measures selection.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects with scheduling and resource coordination.
• Coordinate data collection and report preparation.
• Assist in proposal preparation and marketing activities.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in team development.

Skills

Project management

Technical data review

Hydrogeologic interpretation

Client interaction

Team leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Geologist / Scientist I

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

Position Overview

This position provides project management and technical leadership of environmental investigation and remediation projects, as well as assists in the development of technical staff to meet client and organizational needs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Holds professional certification as applicable (P.G./LSP/LSRP/CIH/CSP, etc.), or absent certification, a minimum of 7 years working with a licensed professional in applicable discipline.
• Proficient in performing senior level interpretation work including remedial cost estimates, future remedial measures selection, and costing.
• Experience designing and managing site/remedial Investigation activities and performing hydrogeologic interpretation and development of conceptual site models.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Advanced data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interacting with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of project/staff level professionals based on direct hands‑on interactions.
• Project Management:
  • Manage projects including key responsibilities for scheduling and coordination of project resources to meet client and organizational needs.
  • Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are performed in accordance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation:
  • Coordinate and provide quality control for data collection and review of project results, 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 Principal’s review that appropriately documents findings and project remediation recommendations.
• Proposal Preparation and Business Development:
  • Assist with the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and with marketing activities.
• 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.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position occasionally works in the field, and predominantly works in an office environment. In the field, candidate will be working independently or more commonly will be 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, and occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

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].

Base Salary Range: $100,000- $130,000. 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.

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Location

Long Beach, CA - Long Beach, CA 90804 US (Primary)