True Environmental

Environmental consulting, engineering, testing services

Environmental Geologist 1

Environmental EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Luis Obispo, CA, USA$35 - $40 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Geology is required.
At least 3 years of progressive environmental consulting or Staff Geologist experience is required.
Familiarity with California-specific regulatory frameworks, including DTSC and RWQCB, for sample collection, preservation, and data reporting is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Experience with industry-specific logging, mapping, or environmental data modeling software such as gINT, LogPlot, ArcGIS, or EquIS is required.
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to travel to project sites and regional offices as required are required.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to multitask across concurrent projects are required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute daily environmental field project assignments.
Oversee field subcontractors, including drillers and laborers, ensuring adherence to project work plans, health and safety protocols, and client and tenant constraints.
Direct drilling operations using methods such as direct push, hollow stem auger, air rotary, and sonic drilling.
Maintain detailed lithologic boring logs in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System and ASTM standards.
Collect soil, soil gas, groundwater, and ambient air samples using proper industry-standard procedures.
Assist with operating, maintaining, and tracking active remediation treatment systems.
Conduct historical site research, including regulatory file reviews and historical assessments, to develop site conceptual models.
Manage and tabulate laboratory analytical data, ensure data completeness, track quality assurance deliverables, and flag data trends.
Generate technical figures, map contours, plume maps, cross-sections, and boring logs.
Draft major components of routine deliverables and assemble text, figures, tables, and appendices into technical reports.
Assist the project team with subcontractor bid collection, procurement, and preliminary project budget development.
Manage assigned tasks independently.

Desired Qualifications

A current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with a valid 8-hour refresher is highly preferred.
A strong desire to pursue professional development, including tracking toward obtaining California Professional Geologist licensure, is desirable.

Salary Range: 35 to 40 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

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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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About the Company

True Environmental

Environmental consulting, engineering, testing services

True Environmental is a diversified environmental services firm offering consulting and engineering, water and wastewater management, testing and analytical services, and remediation. Its work combines assessments, design and implementation of water solutions, lab testing, and on-site remediation to deliver integrated environmental projects. It differentiates itself through a broad, end-market–focused service mix led by veteran engineer Jim Stamatis. Its goal is to grow into a comprehensive provider that can manage projects from planning and regulatory compliance to remediation.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2022

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