Mid-to Senior-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist

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Description

GSI Environmental Inc. is seeking a mid-to senior-level Geologist for our Irvine, CA office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 to 10 years of experience designing and executing site characterization projects, including developing work scopes and budgets, managing internal staff and subcontractors, and communicating (written and oral) with clients and other stakeholders. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills to support growth in our Irvine office and our overall California practice.

Duties include:

• Managing small to regional multi-disciplined projects
• Developing and implementing technical approaches for completing site characterization activities
• Preparing written proposals, managing project budgets, and communicating with project managers
• Providing technical training and support to junior staff to ensure field tasks are completed with precision and consistency.

Position Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5 to 10 years of related work experience required.
• Masters degree or higher in Geology, Geologic Engineering, or similar.
• Professional registration in California as a Geologist (PG) and Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Hydrogeologist (CHG). Experience with completing fieldwork and managing projects under the direction of local or State regulators.
• Some familiarity with regulations including but not limited to waste characterization/disposal, DWR CA Well Standards, RCRA, CERCLA (is a plus).
• Experience overseeing complex environmental drilling programs and sampling environmental media during preliminary investigations and subsequent investigations necessary for lateral and/or vertical delineation.
• Extensive field experience with overseeing the installation of large diameter water supply wells, injection wells, extraction wells, and performing and managing aquifer step drawdown and constant rate aquifer tests following well installation.
• Hands-on experience with using a variety of discrete-depth sampling tooling during drilling (i.e., Hydropunch, SimulProbe, installation of temporary wells).
• Experience with many of the following drilling methods: roto-sonic, direct mud rotary, flooded reverse, ARCH, hollow stem auger, and direct push.
• Evaluating downhole geophysical logs in conjunction with borehole logs, driller logs/observations, and sieve results, to develop and/or collaborate with teams of geologists or regulators in conjunction with well design.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment both in the field and in the office.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record.
• Ability to travel and willing to perform fieldwork.

Salary range for this role: $90,000-$140,000. Exact salary may vary depending on qualifications and experience.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Position
Mid-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Location
Irvine

About the Organization

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