Senior Project Geologist & Environmental Lead

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks a Senior Project, Senior Environmental Geologist, or Senior Engineer to lead project and client management across California offices including Walnut Creek. The role emphasizes senior technical review, staff direction, budgeting, and building client relations.

You will manage field staffing, supervise subcontractors, and contribute to proposals and regulatory negotiations with federal and state agencies. A strong background in geology/hydrogeology with licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering.
• California PG or PE license required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Approximately 10+ years of recent professional environmental consulting experience.
• Experience managing contractors in the field.
• Strong written and oral communication and regulatory coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical review and sign-off on reports and related work products.
• Provide technical direction to staff.
• Manage field staffing, planning, and implementation of project work.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and mentoring technical staff.
• Establish and manage project schedules, goals, and budgets.
• Manage subcontractors, construction activities, and field supervision.
• Develop new environmental project opportunities.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Review RFPs and prepare competitive proposals.
• Participate in environmental proposals and regulatory negotiations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Technical writing

Field supervision

Contractor management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Hydrogeology/Engineering

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks a Senior Project, Senior Environmental Geologist, or Senior Engineer to lead project and client management across California offices including Walnut Creek. The role emphasizes senior technical review, staff direction, budgeting, and building client relations.

You will manage field staffing, supervise subcontractors, and contribute to proposals and regulatory negotiations with federal and state agencies. A strong background in geology/hydrogeology with licensure is required.