Geologist jobs in Aliso Viejo, CA
Geologist researches the formation, dissolution, and content of rock layers. Researches the effects of internal pressures, heat, water, pollution, and erosion. Being a Geologist studies variations in rock formations and densities to identify new mineral deposits. Estimates depth, quality and vastness of deposits. Additionally, Geologist tests mineral quality and purity to determine feasibility of mining. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geologist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Geologist Consultant
- WSP in the U.S.
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Costa Mesa, CA
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP USA is searching for a Geologist for the Los Angeles and Orange County business area! The position is to be based in the Costa Mesa office. This person will provide technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects. Tasks may include conducting geophysical surveys, collecting environmental samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor), and conducting site exploration and geologic logging using a variety of drilling techniques. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding field conditions and assessing and advising on the potential short- and long-term impacts to the environment and risks to ecological and human health. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact- Perform field work following WSP's training program, including subcontractor management, logging soil borings, overseeing groundwater monitoring well installations, and collecting soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples, as well as documenting field activities.
- Set up field projects, including permitting; hiring subcontractors; coordinating with staff, laboratories, and subcontractors; and obtaining necessary equipment.
- Compile and process data to produce tables and figures.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to prevent, control, restore, or clean-up chemical and environmental problems and contamination.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, analysis, and reporting.
- Assist with development and scoping projects and tasks.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Assist with training junior staff.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of experience working as a Geologist.
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
- Experience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, mud rotary, and other similar drilling methods.
- Experience working with drilling and excavation sub-contractors.
- Experience preparing soil boring and well installation/destruction permits.
- Experience using the Unified Soil Classification System (ASTM standard D2488-17) for logging soil boring and/or test pit logging.
- Demonstrated verbal communication and technical presentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability/desire to lead tasks.
- Willingness to work more than 8 hours per day when necessary for project success.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply information on State and Federal technical guidance, and regulations, and compliance determinations.
- Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must have a valid, current Driver’s License.
- Experience with evaluation of vapor intrusion and sampling soil gas per DTSC and EPA guidelines is a plus.
- Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells.
- Experience writing/updating groundwater monitoring reports and well installation reports.
- Knowledge with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation
- Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources.
- Ability to uphold workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
- CA GIT Certification
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $75,400 - $107,800
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About Us
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Engineering Geologist
- Amtec Inc.
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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- AECOM
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- AECOM
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Orange, CA
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Geologist Consultant
- WSP Global
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Costa Mesa, CA
FULL_TIME
- This Opportunity WSP USA is searching for a Geologist for the Orange County business area! The position is to be based in the Costa Mesa office. This person will provide technical assistance and guida...
- 1 Month Ago
Geologist Consultant
- WSP USA
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HYLAND AVE, CA
OTHER
- Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in e...
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Project Geologist
- Titus Talent Strategies
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Ontario, CA
- Titus Talent Strategies has partnered with Geo-Logic Associates, Inc. (GLA), a multi-disciplinary civil and environmenta...
- 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Consultant (Geologist, Engineer, Environmental Scientist)
- Stantec
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Monrovia, CA
- Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit,...
- 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Geologist - Environmental
- Atlas
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Irvine, CA
- Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmen...
- 6/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Geologist/Engineer
- EEC Environmental
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Orange, CA
- EEC Environmental (EEC) is a well-established national environmental consulting firm headquartered in Southern Californi...
- 6/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Principal, Geologist Engineer/Program Manager
- Stantec Inc.
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Paramount, CA
- Description Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a crea...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Engineering Geologist (Senior/Principal Level)
- Metric Geo
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Irvine, CA
- Senior or Principal Engineering Geologist Opportunity Location: Irvine, CA Salary: $120k - $160k base. (DOE. Performance...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Engineer/Geologist
- Rubicon Engineering Corporation
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Tustin, CA
- Job Description Job Description Engineer/Geologist Rubicon is seeking an Engineer/Geologist with up to 3 years of experi...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental/Civil Engineer/Engineering Geologist-Irvine
- National Engineering And Consulting Inc (NEC Group)
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Irvine, CA
- Job Description Job Description NEC Group has an exciting opportunity for motivated Civil or Environmental Engineers/Sci...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Aliso Viejo, California
Aliso Viejo is a city in the San Joaquin Hills of southern Orange County, California. It had a population of 47,823 as of the 2010 census, up from 40,166 as of the 2000 census. It became Orange County's 34th city on July 1, 2001, the only city in Orange County to be incorporated since 2000. It is bordered by the cities of Laguna Beach on the west and southwest, Laguna Hills on the east, Laguna Niguel on the southeast, and Laguna Woods on the north.
Aliso Viejo is located at 33°34′30″N 117°43′32″W / 33.57500°N 117.72556°W / 33.57500; -117.72556 (33.575096, -117.725431) in the San Joaquin Hil...
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Income Estimation for Geologist jobs
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