Lead Field Geologist/ Engineer


Glendale
Permanent
$80,000 - $110,000 USD a year
Environmental
PR/616248_1793191880
Lead Field Geologist/ Engineer

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day field activities on environmental investigation and remediation projects.
  • Oversee drilling, soil boring advancement, monitoring well installation, and groundwater sampling programs.
  • Manage remediation system implementation, startup, optimization, and performance monitoring.
  • Coordinate and direct subcontractors, drillers, laboratory services, and equipment vendors.
  • Conduct soil, groundwater, stormwater, sediment, vapor intrusion, and remediation sampling activities.
  • Maintain field documentation including logs, daily reports, chain-of-custody forms, and health and safety records.
  • Support construction oversight for remedial excavations, UST removals, treatment system installations, and site restoration activities.
  • Ensure compliance with project work plans, permits, regulatory requirements, and health and safety procedures.
  • Troubleshoot field challenges and develop practical solutions with project managers and technical staff.
  • Assist with data evaluation, reporting, and preparation of technical deliverables.
  • Support client interactions and serve as the primary field point of contact during project execution.
  • Train and mentor junior staff during field programs.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of environmental consulting or remediation experience.
  • Experience with soil and groundwater investigations.
  • Experience managing field crews, subcontractors, or drillers.
  • Strong understanding of environmental sampling protocols and field documentation requirements.
  • Ability to travel to project sites and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skil

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