Senior Environmental Geologist

56m56 minutes ago

APTIM

Concord, US · Full-time · $135,000 – $190,000

About this role

APTIM Federal Services seeks a Senior Environmental Geologist to support growth in the Remediation business line. The preferred candidate is a credentialed professional geologist or hydrogeologist with proven experience in characterization and remediation projects. Primary duties include planning remedial investigations, implementing actions, and optimizing existing remedies.

Daily work involves preparing proposals and work plans, overseeing project staff, and completing CERCLA reports. The role requires characterizing geologic conditions, hydrologic character, contaminant types, and distribution to evaluate risks and design remedial measures. Hydrologic testing defines groundwater aquifers and contaminant fate and transport.

Strong communication skills are essential to convey field results to project managers, client representatives, and regulators. The position demands collaborative people skills and mentoring junior and mid-level staff in a team environment. It is based out of the Concord, CA office.

APTIM provides work worthy of your time and talent, respect and flexibility for a full life at work and home. The firm specializes in environmental solutions for government and commercial clients. Employees contribute to sustainable and resilient communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or related discipline
10 to 15 years of experience in the environmental field
Licensed as a Professional Geologist, preferably in California
Experience supporting DoD and CERCLA-funded projects
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher preferred
Valid driver's license with clean driving record and ability to travel
Core competency in Microsoft Office Products

Responsibilities

Apply technical expertise to improve project and proposal effectiveness from technical, quality, and safety perspectives
Characterize geologic conditions, hydrologic character, contaminant types and distribution to evaluate risks and design remedial measures
Design and execute hydrologic testing to define groundwater aquifers and contaminant fate and transport
Plan and implement remedial investigations, remedial actions, and optimize existing remedies
Support project planning and execution per Federal and State regulations
Communicate field results and recommended actions to project managers, clients, and regulators
Mentor junior and mid-level staff while working collaboratively
Prepare proposals, work plans, and CERCLA reports