Environmental Geologist

Environmental Geologist I

San Luis Obispo, CA - Regular - Full-Time

True Environmental is seeking a full-time Environmental Geologist I to support the project team by providing field execution and office technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects. You will work with experienced environmental professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects involving investigation and remediation of hazardous materials and petroleum releases.

The successful candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, the able to multi-task across concurrent projects, and a proactive 'can-do' attitude toward solving complex environmental challenges.

About the Role

Field Operations & Subcontractor Oversight

• Coordinate and execute daily environmental field project assignments.
• Oversee field subcontractors(including drillers and laborers) ensuring strict adherence to project work plans, health and safety protocols (HASPs), and client/tenant constraints.
• Direct drilling operations utilizing various methods such as direct push, hollow stem auger, air rotary, and sonic drilling.
• Maintain detailed lithologic boring logs in accordance with USCS and ASTM standards.
• Collect multi-media environmental samples, including soil, soil gas, groundwater, and ambient air, using proper industry standard procedures.
• Assist with the operations, maintenance, and tracking of active remediation treatment systems.

Data Analysis & Technical Reporting

• Conduct historical site research, including regulatory file reviews and historical assessments, to develop robust site conceptual models.
• Manage and tabulate laboratory analytical data, ensuring data completeness, tracking quality assurance deliverables, and flagging data trends.
• Generate technical figures, map contours, plume maps, cross-sections, and boring logs.
• Draft major components of routine deliverables, assembling text, figures, tables, and appendices into complete technical reports.

Project Management Support

• Assist the project team with subcontractor bid collection, procurement, and preliminary project budget development.
• Manage assigned tasks independently to build core foundational project management skills.

About You

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geology

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive environmental consulting or Staff Geologist experience.
• Certifications: Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (with valid 8-hour refresher) is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with California-specific regulatory frameworks (DTSC, RWQCB) regarding sample collection, preservation, and data reporting.
• Technical Skills: Core proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with industry-specific logging, mapping, or environmental data modeling software (e.g., gINT, LogPlot, ArcGIS, or EquIS).
• Professional Drive: A strong desire to pursue professional development, including tracking towards obtaining a California Professional Geologist (PG) licensure.
• Travel Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and have the ability to travel to project sites and regional TRUE Environmental offices as required.