[Hiring] Project Geologist @Apex Companies

Role Description

Apex is seeking a Project Geologist to be remote in Northern California.

• 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 groundwater.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.