# Geologist

> Essel · Santa Ana, United States · Full-time · Posted 2024-02-01

**Salary:** USD 70,000–95,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**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

## Apply

[Apply at Essel](https://apply.workable.com/esselenvironmental/j/383FDBFA79/apply)

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