Project Geologist
Apex is seeking a Project Geologist to be hybrid in Northern California.
Your Responsibilities as a Project Geologist:
Conduct and manage environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, soil gas and indoor air evaluations, etc., for a variety of clients with complex technical and regulatory issues
Meet with clients and regulatory agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Toxic and Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Board and local Environmental Health agencies.
Write and review remedial documents and reports such as feasibility studies, remedial and/or corrective action plans, remedial design documents, remedial progress and completion reports, etc.
Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and ground water
Direct the production of maps and plans in digital format using GIS.
Maintain chemical, stratigraphic, and other data and mine data to produce various representations, including time-series graphs.
Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data, including trend analyses, intra-well comparisons, and inter-well comparisons.
Coordinate the investigation of field work for client projects including scheduling and oversight of utility locating, excavation, and drilling firms
Assist in mentorship and training of junior staff in field procedures, data management, and GIS production.
Meet or exceed client’s scope, budget, and schedule expectations
Evaluate sample results and develop tables and figures for technical reports
Write and review proposals
Mentor, train, and oversee scientific staff and ensure quality work product
Ensure project work is completed safely while maintaining quality and integrity of work and data
Actively develop your own career growth
What we're looking for:
BS in Geology or closely aligned field including completion of a field course of study
10+ years of experience providing environmental consulting services including conducting subsurface investigations, writing technical reports, and using GIS for digital map representations.
Experience conducting groundwater sampling using various methods including low-flow sampling
California PG required
Experience conducting stratigraphic logging using various drilling methods potentially including hollow-stem auger, direct-push, air rotary, and rock coring.
40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher
Ability to effectively interact with clients, regulatory agencies, field staff, technical staff, and subcontractors.
Ability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, etc.
Ability to mentor, train, and manage staff
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Strong safety awareness, good working safety record, and understanding of safe work practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Why You'll Love Working for Us
Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match and tuition assistance.
Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
The opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest professionals in the environmental industry.
Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.
Apex Job Title: Scientist 3 - Sr Project Scientist
Req ID: 12163
Annual Expected Pay Range
$100,000—$200,000 USD