Essel, a leading environmental services company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for our clients is currently seeking a talented and motivated Geologist:

As a Project Geologist, you will play a key role in conducting geological and environmental assessments, performing field investigations, and analyzing data to support our projects. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to evaluate and mitigate potential environmental risks and impacts.

Position: Project Geologist (Full-time)

Location: Tustin, CA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyzing geological data and preparing technical reports

• Evaluating potential environmental risks and impacts

• Developing and implementing remediation plans

• Project and task management

• Preparation of technical reports

• Development and oversight of remedial/removal actions

• Field sampling and procedures

• Implementation of soil and groundwater investigations

• Oversight of munitions response projects

• Business development and proposal preparation

• Personnel supervision and staff development/mentoring

• Delegating tasks and developing "win themes"

• Building an area of expertise and internal reputation as a technical resource

• Comprehensive understanding of project management, including scheduling and cost controls

• Managing client expectations and maintaining communication with clients and regulatory agencies

• Reporting project status to the program manager

• Conducting field investigations and collecting geological samples

• Assisting with environmental assessments and compliance

• Collaborating with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders

• Using specialized software and equipment for data analysis and mapping

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental and engineering consulting, remedial actions, and munitions response projects

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university

• 40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite Products

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to interact effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, field operations, technical staff, and subcontractors

• Capability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, etc.

• Ability to travel up to 25 to 50 percent of the time to project sites, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related field

• M.S./P.G. or other professional certifications

• Demonstrated experience managing and executing environmental/remediation construction

• Previous involvement in preparing or contributing to project proposals

Benefits

Key Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Discounted fitness membership

• On-the-job training

• Educational assistance

• Opportunities for career advancement