Geologist

Lettis Consultants International (LCI) is looking to hire one or more Geologists to work on consulting and applied research projects in the fields of Engineering Geology and Seismic Hazards Assessment. The open position(s) are designated to work out of our West Sacramento and Valencia offices. Although our focus is on Staff- and Project-level hires (0 – 8 years of professional experience), we are interested in hiring highly motivated, creative and successful consulting scientists with any amount of experience who are seeking professional and intellectual growth.

 Applicants are expected to have an advanced degree (MS or PhD) and demonstrate outstanding analytical, writing, and oral communication skills. Please submit your resume and a cover letter to newhires@lettisci.com.  Examples of previous work products (reports, dissertations, published papers) and professional references are welcome as well.

 LCI is an Earth Science consulting firm specializing in engineering geologic, seismic and natural hazards investigations.  LCI is a California state and federally certified small business headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with satellite offices in the Sacramento area, Southern California, and Georgia.  LCI is dedicated to providing its clients with science-based solutions to technically challenging Earth Science problems. LCI personnel have extensive experience conducting large, logistically complex, multi-disciplinary studies for critical facilities such as dams, canals, pipelines, and nuclear power plants. 

 Desired technical skillsets include:

Engineering and seismic geology

·         Drilling (soil borings and rock coring) to characterize subsurface geology, including stratigraphy, landslide geometry, and engineering geologic conditions,

·         USCS soil classification and pedogenic soil description

·         Landslide mapping, slope stability assessment, monitoring, and mitigation

·         Instrumentation, including installation or analysis of data from piezometers, inclinometers,

·         Quaternary geologic, geomorphic, and/or active fault mapping

·         Application of Quaternary dating techniques for ages and rates of geomorphic surfaces and processes

·         Paleoseismic studies, including trenching, geophysical, and borehole investigations of active faults

·         Bedrock geologic mapping, including petrographic and structural analysis

·         Cross-section construction and balancing

·         Image interpretation of Lidar data, multi-beam bathymetric data, stereo aerial photography, and multispectral imagery

·         Review and synthesis of geologic, seismic, and geophysical datasets

·         Technically proficient with ArcGIS (ArcGIS 10.7 or newer), advanced GIS skills preferred

 Salary and Benefits

 LCI’s compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical and dental for employee and dependents; vision coverage; flexible spending program, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid maternity/paternity leave; 401(k)/Roth with company 3% safe harbor contribution; paid time off including 11 company holidays, vacation, sick, jury duty and bereavement.

 LCI offers flexible work schedules, employee assistant program (EAP), and is committed to providing professional growth and development in the form of scientific, educational, and philanthropic activities that contribute to the continuing education of all employees.

 LCI is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. LCI promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our success.

 This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as needed.