Job Description

Project Geologist – Environmental Consulting

📍 Pleasanton, CA

🕑 Full-Time | 8+ Years’ Experience Required

💼 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Career Advancement

Are you an experienced Project Geologist looking to take the next step into technical leadership while still getting your boots on the ground?

An established and fast-growing environmental consulting firm is seeking a Project Geologist to support and lead complex environmental projects across California and the Western U.S. This is a dynamic opportunity to join a highly respected, multidisciplinary team working on high-impact remediation, investigation, and regulatory compliance projects across the private and public sectors.

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating field investigations including soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion assessments .
• Managing drilling programs, well installations, and remediation systems.
• Overseeing junior staff in the field and contributing to their technical development.
• Developing work plans, managing field data collection, and interpreting findings to guide site strategy.
• Writing high-quality technical reports, including hydrogeologic evaluations, fate and transport modeling, and remediation recommendations.
• Supporting project budgeting, scheduling, and client communications to ensure timely, effective delivery.
• Engaging with regulatory standards such as US EPA, DTSC, and RWQCB protocols.
• Supporting business development and acting as a technical mentor within the project team.

✅ Key Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience, including field investigation and remediation.
• Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s (preferred) in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• GIT or EIT required ; PG or PE strongly preferred (or must be obtained within 18 months).
• Valid 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites across California.

🌱 Why Join?

• Join a firm with nearly 25 years of success and continued growth in environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance .
• Play a lead role in a company that values mentorship, autonomy, and personal development.
• Collaborate with a supportive, mission-driven leadership team that operates under a “seller-doer” model.
• Contribute to projects that protect people, property, and the planet — with real regional impact.

📩 How to Apply

If you're ready to step into a hands-on, leadership-track position with a respected and growing consulting firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your resume or reach out directly [email protected] to arrange a confidential discussion.

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