What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Environmental Scientist, Geologist or Engineer position at SOCOTEC US?
Job Description:
We have an immediate opening in our Alameda, West Sacramento, or San Jose, California office for a Staff or Senior Staff-Level Environmental Professional to assist with the following tasks:
- conducting various field tasks comprised of site reconnaissance, soil and groundwater sampling, borehole logging, well installation, air monitoring, coordination and oversight of subcontractor,
- preparing daily field reports;
- various office tasks comprised of data compilation, review and assimilation of historic information and environmental databases,
- assisting with report preparation and other project documents,
- phone/email contact/coordination with subcontractors/vendors,
- phone/email contact related to interviews and discussions with site owner/users, and
- management of tasks and task budgets.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
Certification: Current OSHA HAZWOPER training. Other certifications and registrations a plus.
Required Skills and Experience:
The successful candidate should have
- Experience in environmental-related work, including field tasks such as:
- Site reconnaissance
- Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling
- Borehole logging
- Monitoring well installation
- Air monitoring
- Coordination and oversight of subcontractors
- Preparation of daily field reports
- Experience with office-based project tasks, including:
- Data compilation
- Review and assimilation of historical information and environmental databases
- Assisting with report preparation and project documentation
- Phone and email coordination with subcontractors and vendors
- Phone and email coordination with site owners/users for interviews and discussions
- Management of project tasks and task budgets
- Experience working on construction sites (preferred)
- Strong foundational writing skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiarity with ASTM E1527-21 and ASTM E1903-11 standards
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with support teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Prior work experience with a consulting firm (preferred)
Status: Full time, on-site
Location: Alameda, West Sacramento, or San Jose, CA
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000