Staff Geologist

Terraphase Engineering Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

Tuition/Licensing/Professional Dev. Re

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering Inc. is seeking a Staff Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer with 0–2 years of experience to join our San Diego team. You will work on environmental investigations across California, gaining hands-on consulting experience in fieldwork, sampling, data evaluation, and reporting.

You will collaborate with senior staff and contribute to HASPs, data organization, and technical deliverables while advancing your skillset in environmental consulting and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of professional environmental consulting, geology, or related field.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Comfortable outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; able to handle technical data and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental site investigations across soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, and sediment sampling.
• Assist with installation and monitoring of groundwater and soil vapor wells.
• Collect and document field data using logs and tablet-based tools.
• Support remediation activities including excavation oversight and sampling.
• Prepare site-specific HASPs and maintain safety protocols.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and field service providers.
• Review and evaluate environmental data and lab results.
• Contribute to technical reports, figures, tables and deliverables.

Skills

Field investigations

Geology field work

GIS familiarity

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

gINT

MS Word/ Excel

Job description

Terraphase offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We listen to our clients and focus on their needs. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

Description

We are currently seeking a Staff Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer with 0 to 2 years of experience to join our team in San Diego, California. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career environmental professional to build hands-on consulting experience while supporting a variety of environmental investigation and remediation projects throughout California.

You will work closely with experienced project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers while gaining exposure to field investigations, environmental sampling, data evaluation, and technical reporting. The role will include a mix of field and office responsibilities with opportunities to take on increasing technical and project responsibilities as you grow with the team.

The Role

Support environmental site investigations, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, and sediment sampling.

Assist with the installation and monitoring of groundwater and soil vapor wells under the direction of experienced staff.

Collect and document detailed field data, including geological and environmental observations, using field logs and tablet-based tools.

Support remediation activities, including excavation oversight, confirmation sampling, and remediation system operation and maintenance at a variety of project sites throughout California.

Participate in the preparation of site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and follow established safety protocols during field activities.

Coordinate with subcontractors, including drillers, laboratories, utility locators, and other field service providers.

Assist with the organization, review, and evaluation of environmental data, including hydrogeologic and analytical laboratory results.

Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, figures, tables, and other project deliverables.

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related field required.

0 to 2 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, geology, engineering, or a related environmental field. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Previous experience supporting environmental field investigations, sampling, or remediation projects preferred.

Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Comfortable performing outdoor fieldwork in various weather conditions and handling the physical demands associated with field activities, including occasional long field days.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and general comfort working with technical data and documentation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative project team.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety, quality work, teamwork, and continued professional development.

Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, gINT, or similar technical applications preferred.

Experience with electronic field data collection tools, environmental databases, or data management applications preferred.

Willingness to learn new software, database tools, and technologies used in environmental consulting.

Preferred Training & Certifications

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred, or willingness to obtain prior to performing applicable fieldwork.

CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Who We Are

We are an environmental consulting company that offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

Terraphase was founded with the goal of developing a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides high-quality services to clients with regional and nationwide operations. We are driven by creating valuable work products for our company and clients, and a rewarding environment for our employees. Our staff is comprised of registered professionals in civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering.

Our unique company culture philosophy of appreciating and recognizing individuals for their work, leadership, and mentoring, while supporting and encouraging a healthy personal and professional lifestyle help to make Terraphase one of the best places to work.

Terraphase offers an extensive benefits package including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, a generous 401(k) match, Commuter Benefits, TerraLunches, TerraTalks, Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedule, ongoing company-sponsored events.

EOE STATEMENT

Terraphase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive & diverse work environment where individual strengths and diverse viewpoints are respected and complement each other to achieve common goals. (EOE M/V/F/D)

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As set forth in Terraphase Engineering Inc’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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