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Environmental Geologist


Job Location:

Daly, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 78000 - 103984
Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Environmental Geologist

Daly City CA Full-time $78000 $104000 per year

Why This Role

Do you want to spend your days in the field not behind a desk Join an employee-owned environmental water resources and engineering consulting firm as an Environmental Geologist. Youll support site investigation remediation construction and operations projects for industrial commercial and municipal clients working alongside experienced professionals who will help you grow. Youll report to a Team Leader.

What Youll Do
Plan and Conduct Field Work
  • Prepare documentation and equipment coordinate with laboratories and schedule subcontractors
  • Collect soil groundwater soil vapor and indoor air samples
  • Conduct site inspections and document the work of other parties
  • Build operate monitor and maintain remedial systems
  • Manage drillers and subcontractors and oversee construction activities
  • Log boreholes and keep detailed field notes and photo logs
Analyze Data and Write Reports
  • Follow work plans and standard procedures so samples and data are handled correctly
  • Tabulate and interpret data prepare geologic cross sections and develop conceptual site models identifying contaminant sources and exposure routes
  • Help senior staff prepare work plans reports and cost estimates for hazardous waste site and brownfield projects
Support Regulatory Compliance
  • Perform Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) audits and follow up on corrective actions
  • Deliver stormwater compliance projects under the California Industrial General Permit including source assessments best management practices (BMPs) advanced treatment design Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Exceedance Response Action reports
  • Manage project schedules and take on other duties as needed
What You Bring
Required
  • Bachelors degree in Geology Environmental Science or a similar field
  • Strong technical and mechanical skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Ability to calibrate troubleshoot repair and maintain field equipment
  • Ability to work safely around construction equipment drilling operations utilities and industrial facilities
  • Current valid drivers license and a clean driving record
  • Medical clearance to work on hazardous waste sites
Preferred
  • Masters degree
  • 2 years of experience as a geologist in site investigation and remediation
  • Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification or ability to work toward state licensing
  • OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training
  • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro
Personal Qualities
  • Reliable detail-oriented and committed to safety
  • Organized able to multitask and comfortable working independently or with project teams
  • Adaptable to changing field conditions and priorities
  • Eager to learn and grow personally and professionally
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Conditions
  • Fast-paced work with high workloads and frequent short deadlines
  • Outdoor work in mud dust noise heat cold and rain often on uneven terrain
  • Work near drilling equipment excavations construction sites traffic and active remediation systems
  • Days of 1012 hours when field conditions require
Physical Requirements
  • Lift up to 35 lbs; lift carry climb dig and operate hand and powered tools
  • Stand sit bend and stoop for extended periods
  • Wear PPE as needed including safety glasses hard hat boots respirator and hearing protection
  • Maintain OSHA HAZWOPER and other safety certifications (ladder safety fall arrest etc.)
  • Reasonable accommodations available
Travel

Up to 75% of your time for client meetings site visits and field work mostly in the Bay Area and occasionally beyond.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive salary plus incentive compensation including bonuses
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing
  • Medical vision and dental coverage
  • Career advancement and outstanding training opportunities
  • A company culture that values work/life balance
Equal Opportunity

This is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability protected veteran status or any other protected category under applicable law.