Staff Professional I

BSK Associates; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

EAP

ESOP

401k

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 60 years of excellence, seeks a Staff Professional to join our team. This on-site, full-time role offers growth through diverse fieldwork and data analysis, with comprehensive benefits and ESOP options.

Launched in a culture that values teamwork, safety, and professional development, the staff professional will contribute to field data collection, report preparation, and client interactions while supporting project needs in California.

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 2 years’ experience in civil engineering or geology.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geology, or related field.
• E.I.T. or G.I.T. certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect field data, document and report geologic logging and borehole work.
• Interact with client representatives on-site to meet scope and schedule.
• Conduct smaller, less complex technical analyses and problem solving.
• Prepare data tables, field reports and graphics for inclusion in reports.

Skills

Field data collection

Geologic logging

Report writing

Client communication

Fieldwork outdoors

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree (civil engineering, geology, or related)

E.I.T. or G.I.T. certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Join Our Team as a Staff Professional!

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 60 years of excellence, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Staff Professional to join our Team. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in our workplace, and it shows!

What makes BSK unique?

• Welcoming and Supportive Culture: Step into a friendly, inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued, equipped with the tools you need, and free to be yourself.
• Empowering Management: Our leadership trusts you to excel in your role, is approachable, and prioritizes safety and work-life balance—values we live by, not just talk about.
• Core Values: We are guided by values of quality service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, accountability, and proactivity which you’ll see reflected in our day-to-day work.

Job-Type:Full-Time Monday-Friday, some weekends may apply

Full-Time employees receive our comprehensive compensation package which includes 100% employer paid Medical insurance with by-up options for your dependents. Employee and Dependent Dental and Vision plans, Employee Assistance Program, ESOP and 401k plans. 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time earned on an accrued basis. The pay range for this position is $29.09- $38.85 paid hourly, offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collecting, documenting, analyzing, and reporting of field data; including geologic logging of bore holes and monitoring wells, well installation, completion of soil and groundwater sampling, computer drafting, report writing and general support as needed for project/senior level professionals.
• Understanding work assignments and interacting with the client or client representatives and other job stakeholders – typically onsite. Accomplish tasks within the proposed and/or reasonable budget and schedule.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct field studies and technical analyses for smaller, less complex projects.
• Problem-Solving: Develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope, using prescribed methods and standard techniques.
• Research: Investigate technical and regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Report Preparation:

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare scientific reports and permit application packages for submission to regulatory bodies.
• Preparation of data tables, data evaluation write-ups, and graphics for inclusion in reports
• Preparation of finals of field documentation log for inclusion in reports
• Preparation of laboratory data reports for inclusion in reports
• Preparation of field reports for reports
• Field Support: Assist in site characterizations, field monitoring, soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air sampling/field measurements, and remedial investigations

• As experience and acumen increases, tasks may include:

• Preparation of report sections, simple proposals Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) sections
• Appropriate interaction with client, regulatory agency, and subcontractor representatives
• May review laboratory data for completeness and accuracy and derive conclusions
• Perform basic calculations, computer modelling drafting etc
• Write draft documents for review by senior staff.
• Assistance with preparation of reports, preparation of data tables and analysis, and possibly preparing workplans and health and safety plans

Education and Experience

• Entry-level, new graduate with Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in civil engineering, geology, or related field.
• E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) or G.I.T. (Geologist-in-Training) certification preferred but not required
• Strong academic background in field of study · 0-2 years’ experience
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time
• Valid California Driver’s License (or able to obtain prior to starting employment at BSK)
• Willing to travel to project locations throughout California
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred but not required.
• Environmental soil and groundwater sampling experience preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Capable of taking direction and completing work with basic supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.