Essel, a leading environmental services company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for our clients is currently seeking a talented and motivated Geologist:
As a Project Geologist, you will play a key role in conducting geological and environmental assessments, performing field investigations, and analyzing data to support our projects. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to evaluate and mitigate potential environmental risks and impacts.
Position: Project Geologist (Full-time)
Location: Tustin, CA
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyzing geological data and preparing technical reports
- Evaluating potential environmental risks and impacts
- Developing and implementing remediation plans
- Project and task management
- Preparation of technical reports
- Development and oversight of remedial/removal actions
- Field sampling and procedures
- Implementation of soil and groundwater investigations
- Oversight of munitions response projects
- Business development and proposal preparation
- Personnel supervision and staff development/mentoring
- Delegating tasks and developing "win themes"
- Building an area of expertise and internal reputation as a technical resource
- Comprehensive understanding of project management, including scheduling and cost controls
- Managing client expectations and maintaining communication with clients and regulatory agencies
- Reporting project status to the program manager
- Conducting field investigations and collecting geological samples
- Assisting with environmental assessments and compliance
- Collaborating with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders
- Using specialized software and equipment for data analysis and mapping
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental and engineering consulting, remedial actions, and munitions response projects
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university
- 40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite Products
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to interact effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, field operations, technical staff, and subcontractors
- Capability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, etc.
- Ability to travel up to 25 to 50 percent of the time to project sites, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related field
- M.S./P.G. or other professional certifications
- Demonstrated experience managing and executing environmental/remediation construction
- Previous involvement in preparing or contributing to project proposals
Benefits
Key Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Discounted fitness membership
- On-the-job training
- Educational assistance
- Opportunities for career advancement