Staff Environmental Geologist / Scientist / Engineer

Trc Companies, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and disabilit

401k package with company match

Paid time off 15–25 days

8 paid holidays per year

Paid sick, family, and disabilityleave

Job summary

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Geologist, Scientist, or Civil Engineer to join our Concord or Rancho Cordova, CA team. The role focuses on developing technical skills across environmental consulting services, including assessments, remediation planning, data analysis, and reporting.

You will work under supervision of project managers and collaborate with a regional team to support field and technical efforts, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree required in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or related areas.
• Experience with field data collection methods, including electronic collection of field observations, soil/rock logging, and soil/water/air sampling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for fieldwork.
• Must pass pre-employment checks and have ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of California environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD or GIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting environmental site assessments and investigations.
• Support remediation planning and implementation activities.
• Prepare work plans, technical reports, proposals, and health & safety plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.
• Conduct fieldwork, including soil/rock logging, sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, air), monitoring, and inspections.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to procure resources for and oversee fieldwork.
• Perform storm water inspections and sampling for construction, industrial, and municipal sites.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and data management.

Skills

MS Office

Valid driver\'s license

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT)

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP's 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy,transportationand infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented staff-level Environmental Geologist, Scientist, or Civil Engineer to join our Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in Concord or Rancho Cordova, CA. The position focuses on a candidate seeking to develop technical skills to support various environmental consulting services, including environmental assessment/inspection, construction monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of task/project managers, integrate with our diverse regional team, and demonstrate motivation to support various field and technical efforts

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting environmental site assessments and investigations.
• Support remediation planning and implementation activities.
• Prepare work plans, technical reports, proposals, and health & safety plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.
• Conduct fieldwork, including soil/rock logging, sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, air), monitoring, and inspections, in accordance with written plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to procure resources for and oversee fieldwork.
• Perform storm water inspections and sampling for construction, industrial, and municipal sites.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or related areas.
• Experience with field data collection methods, including electronic collection of field observations, soil/rock logging, and soil/water/air sampling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Responsibility and accountability to perform assigned tasks to completion.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience and retain knowledge for progressive development.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and project assignments (up to approximately 50% local travel).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle records check.
• Must have ability to lift 25 pounds.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including current annual refresher
• Experience with data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with environmental sampling procedures
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification
• Knowledge of California environmental regulations and permitting processes
• Experience with AutoCAD or GIS

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation:Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $70,304.00 - USD $83,200.00 /Yr.