We are seeking a highly skilled Mid to Senior Level Geologist/Hydrogeologist to join our team at TRS Staffing Solutions. The ideal candidate will possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience and hold professional registration in California as a Geologist (PG) or Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Hydrogeologist (CHG).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage small to regional multi-disciplined projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence.
• Develop and implement technical approaches for completing site characterization activities, including devising strategies for site investigation and data analysis.
• Prepare written proposals, manage project budgets, and communicate effectively with project managers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide technical training and support to associate-level staff to ensure field tasks are completed with precision and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including waste characterization/disposal, DWR CA Well Standards, RCRA, and CERCLA.

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 waste characterization/disposal, DWR CA Well Standards, RCRA, and CERCLA (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.

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location of Position: Irvine, CA

Location Type: On-site

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

To be considered, candidates must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship and have a legal right to work in the United States.