Apex

Project Geologist

Apex$100K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Pleasant Hill, CA
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Geology or closely aligned field with completion of a field course
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting with subsurface investigations
  • California PG license required
  • Experienced with groundwater sampling methods, including low-flow sampling
  • 40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and manage environmental investigations and remediation projects
  • Meet with clients and regulatory agencies such as the US EPA and local health agencies
  • Write and review various remedial documents and technical reports
  • Design and negotiate solutions for contaminated sites
  • Direct GIS-based production of maps and plans
  • Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data
  • Mentor and train junior staff in field procedures and GIS

Benefits

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental plans
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability coverage
  • 401k match and tuition assistance
  • Cross-training opportunities across diverse projects
  • Performance-based bonuses and incentives
  • Work alongside top professionals in the field
  • Join a large national firm with over 2,000 employees and 70+ locations in the US
Full Job Description
Apex is seeking a Project Geologist to be remote in Northern California.

Your Responsibilities as a Project Geologist:
  • Conduct and manage environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, soil gas and indoor air evaluations, etc., for a variety of clients with complex technical and regulatory issues
  • Meet with clients and regulatory agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Toxic and Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Board and local Environmental Health agencies.
  • Write and review remedial documents and reports such as feasibility studies, remedial and/or corrective action plans, remedial design documents, remedial progress and completion reports, etc.
  • Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and ground water
  • Direct the production of maps and plans in digital format using GIS.
  • Maintain chemical, stratigraphic, and other data and mine data to produce various representations, including time-series graphs.
  • Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data, including trend analyses, intra-well comparisons, and inter-well comparisons.
  • Coordinate the investigation of field work for client projects including scheduling and oversight of utility locating, excavation, and drilling firms
  • Assist in mentorship and training of junior staff in field procedures, data management, and GIS production.
  • Meet or exceed client's scope, budget, and schedule expectations
  • Evaluate sample results and develop tables and figures for technical reports
  • Write and review proposals
  • Mentor, train, and oversee scientific staff and ensure quality work product
  • Ensure project work is completed safely while maintaining quality and integrity of work and data
  • Actively develop your own career growth

What we're looking for:
  • BS in Geology or closely aligned field including completion of a field course of study
  • 10+ years of experience providing environmental consulting services including conducting subsurface investigations, writing technical reports, and using GIS for digital map representations.
  • Experience conducting groundwater sampling using various methods including low-flow sampling
  • California PG required
  • Experience conducting stratigraphic logging using various drilling methods potentially including hollow-stem auger, direct-push, air rotary, and rock coring.
  • 40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher
  • Ability to effectively interact with clients, regulatory agencies, field staff, technical staff, and subcontractors.
  • Ability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, etc.
  • Ability to mentor, train, and manage staff
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Strong safety awareness, good working safety record, and understanding of safe work practices
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Why you'll love working for us:
  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.


Apex Job Title: Scientist 3 - Sr Project Scientist

Req ID: 11660

Annual Expected Pay Range

$100,000-$200,000 USD

About Apex

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Founded
2003

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