Mid-Senior Level Geologist

Are you interested in working with industry leaders, applying leading-edge technologies to measure, analyze, and solve some of the world’s most complex environmental problems?

At GSI, we seek the best and brightest talent and provide a supportive environment for career development. Our company culture is built on excellent service, teamwork, and technical collaboration to solve the most challenging environmental problems. We have an opening for a Mid to Senior-level Geologist in our Irvine, California office. Come join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Managing small to regional multi-disciplined projects
• Developing and implementing technical approaches for completing site characterization activities
• Preparing written proposals, managing project budgets, and communicating with project managers
• Providing technical training and support to associate-level staff to ensure field tasks are completed with precision and consistency

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5 to 10 years of related work experience
• Master's degree or higher in Geology, Geologic Engineering, or similar (preferred)
• Professional registration in California as a Geologist (PG) or Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Hydrogeologist (CHG)
• Experience with completing fieldwork and managing projects under the direction of local or state regulators
• Familiarity with regulators including but not limited to waste characterization/disposal, DWR CA Well Standards, RCRA, CERCLA (is a plus)
• Experience overseeing complex environmental drilling programs and sampling environmental media during preliminary investigations and subsequent investigations necessary for lateral and/or vertical delineation
• Extensive field experience with overseeing the installation of large diameter water supply wells, injection wells, extraction wells, and performing and managing aquifer step drawdown and constant rate aquifer tests following well installation
• Hands-on experience with using a variety of discrete-depth sampling tooling during drilling (i.e., Hydropunch, SimulProbe, installation of temporary wells)
• Experience with many of the following drilling methods: roto-sonic, direct mud rotary, flooded reverse, ARCH, hollow stem auger, and direct push
• Evaluating downhole geophysical logs in conjunction with borehole logs, driller logs/observations, and sieve results, to develop and/or collaborate with teams of geologists or regulators in conjunction with well design
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment both in the field and in the office
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel and willing to perform fieldwork

Job Perks:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Quarterly and year-end bonuses
• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work
• On-the-job training, mentorship, and professional development
• Participation in conferences, technical presentations, and papers
• Collaborative atmosphere

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Salary range: $90,000 - $140,000