Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, or related geoscience discipline.
Current California Professional Geologist (PG) license.
15+ years of experience in groundwater monitoring, hydrogeologic investigations, and regulatory compliance.
Experience with California State Water Resources Control Board and/or Regional Water Quality Control Boards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Serve as technical lead for landfill hydrogeology and environmental compliance projects.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and complex technical assignments.
Develop and evaluate groundwater monitoring programs and conceptual site models.
Prepare regulatory compliance reports and investigation work plans.
Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules while ensuring technical deliverables.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.
Provide oversight of groundwater and surface water sampling programs.
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance with multiple options.
Company paid and optional life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
401(k) plans with multiple options available.
Full Job Description
Job Overview
APTIM is currently seeking a Senior Professional Geologist in California to join our Solid Waste Services Group and support our growing portfolio of public- and private-sector solid waste projects. Services include:
Groundwater and surface water monitoring, assessment, and corrective action
Hydrogeologic investigations and characterization
Development and evaluation of conceptual site models
Monitoring well design, installation, rehabilitation, and abandonment
Groundwater statistical analysis and trend evaluation
Stormwater monitoring and compliance
Solid waste regulatory compliance and reporting under site-specific Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs), General WDRs, and applicable California Title 27 requirements
Environmental site assessments, investigations, and remediation
Geotechnical investigations and related environmental support
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Technical Leadership
Serve as a technical lead for landfill hydrogeology, groundwater, and environmental compliance projects.
Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams and complex technical assignments.
Develop and evaluate conceptual site models and groundwater monitoring programs.
Review and interpret groundwater monitoring data, statistical evaluations, and groundwater trends.
Lead the preparation of regulatory compliance reports, investigation work plans, monitoring plans, corrective action studies, and other technical documents.
Provide senior technical review and QA/QC of reports, work plans, calculations, and other project deliverables.
Apply knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations to develop practical solutions for clients.
Project & Client Management
Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, and technical deliverables.
Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project teams.
Anticipate client needs, identify potential project challenges, and develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
Coordinate and attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
Support proposal development, scope and fee preparation, business development, and growth of APTIM's California solid waste practice.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Coordinate effectively with APTIM's engineering, environmental, compliance, construction, and field teams.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior geologists, scientists, engineers, and field staff.
Field & Regulatory Support
Provide senior oversight of groundwater, surface water, soil, and soil vapor sampling and investigation programs.
Oversee monitoring well installation, development, rehabilitation, and abandonment, as well as other subsurface investigations.
Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, field personnel, and clients to support field programs.
Review sampling plans, field documentation, laboratory data, and related technical information.
Interface with California regulatory agencies, including Regional Water Quality Control Boards, as appropriate for assigned projects.
Communicate technical concepts, evaluation results, recommendations, and project plans clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrate and promote a strong Safety First work ethic.
Perform other project and technical responsibilities as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
Current California Professional Geologist (PG) license.
Approximately 15+ years of relevant professional experience with groundwater monitoring, hydrogeologic investigations, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting.
Experience working with the California State Water Resources Control Board and/or Regional Water Quality Control Boards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex geologic and hydrogeologic conditions.
Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and 8-hour refresher certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project-management skills.
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal project teams.
Ability to perform periodic field work and wear required PPE when project conditions require it.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with California Title 27 requirements applicable to solid waste facilities.
Experience supporting landfill closure and post-closure monitoring and compliance programs.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $134,500 - $150,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
Company paid and optional Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
APTIM 401(k) Guide
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