Geologist jobs in Santa Ana, CA

At ERRG, we believe that each of our projects are significant and the most critical ingredient for success is our people. Our people provide the talent, experience, and passion that lies at the heart of every one of our projects. That is why we can provide the challenges and inspiration to help our people grow professionally and personally.

Some of the great benefits we offer are competitive pay, health and wellness benefits, discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership, on-the-job training, educational assistance, and advancement opportunities.

We are seeking a fulltime hire who is self-motivated, independent, dependable, and a strong communicator to be a Project Geologist based in Tustin, CA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities will include project and task management, preparing technical reports, development and oversight of remedial/removal actions, field sampling and field procedures, implementation of soil and groundwater investigations, and oversight of munitions response projects.
• Business development and preparation of proposals, personnel supervision, and assistance in staff development/mentoring in technical areas.
• Capable of managing and preparing project proposals, including delegating various tasks and developing "win themes".
• Developing an area of expertise and internal reputation as a technical resource in this area.
• Understands all aspects of project management, including scheduling, cost controls, and cost tracking.
• Manages client expectations and maintains routine communication with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Reports to program manager on project status.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in environmental and engineering consulting, remedial actions, and munitions response projects.
• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.
• 40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite Products.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, regulatory agencies, field operations, technical staff and subcontractors.
• Ability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 25 to 50 percent of the time to project sites, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related field
• M.S./P.G. or other professional certifications
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing environmental/remediation construction
• Previous involvement in preparing or contributing to project proposals

ERRG is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of its employees. As part of the company's commitment to safeguard the wellbeing of its employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, ERRG maintains a drug free workplace and complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

ERRG is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.