Geology Jobs

• BS in Civil Engineering or Geology
• An entrepreneurial desire for a leadership position in a growing geotechnical practice, for which excellent technical writing and communication skills are a must.

• A State of California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Geologist-In-Training (GIT) certificate
• At least 2 years of experience demonstrating increasing responsibility and competency in geotechnical-related work

• Conduct of geotechnical investigations and analysis, including site reconnaissance, subconsultant coordination and management, field explorations and sampling, data evaluation, laboratory soil characteristic and strength testing, engineering evaluations, and preparation of geotechnical reports.
• Oversight of construction observation and testing services.
• Preparation of proposals.
• Reviewing plans and specifications.
• Client interface (interviews, presentations, project kick-off meetings).
• Attend association/industry events geared towards technical education/topics to further advance knowledge base and network.

• Lead on interface and negotiations with regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our clients;
• Supervise and manage geologists to perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization;
• Develop staff professionally;
• Plan and manage subsurface field geologic exploration tasks including HSA, large-diameter borings (down-hole logging), direct push, rotosonic, and rotary drilling campaigns as well as programs to study the subsurface for active fault rupture via trenching, drilling, and other exploration methods;
• Provide interpretation of subsurface conditions and develop conceptual geologic models;
• Review geologic samples and geologic unit identification, assign laboratory testing, and supervise the preparation of exploration records;
• Provide direction on the design and installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP's, inclinometers, transducers, etc.);
• Conduct geologic research and write project proposals and reports;
• Provide technical direction and oversight as well as mentoring and training to junior-level staff;
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients by providing technical expertise, attending client meetings, and leading project development pursuits.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or Geological Engineering (Master's preferred);
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience;
• Professional registration: CA Professional Geologist (PG) and CA Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG);
• Experience managing complex subsurface investigations including drilling, soil classification, monitoring well installation and instrumentation;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently with a strong attention to detail and work product quality;
• Experience and proficiency using remote sensing data (LIDAR and aerial imagery) and GIS tools to develop geologic maps and identify geologic hazards;
• Candidates must be willing to work in the field conducting physically rigorous field geologic data collection in a variety of terrain and weather conditions;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills with demonstrated report writing skills;

• Existing strong client relationships in California;
• Broad experience with geotechnical-focused projects;
• Demonstrated success with permitting and regulatory compliance for complex projects;
• Excellent client relationship skills with demonstrated track record of successful project outcomes;
• Excellent mentoring skills.

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