Senior Staff Geologist

Department: Irvine-CA

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, CA

Reporting To: Joe Roe

Compensation: $79,040.00 - $99,840.00 / hour

Description

We are VERDANTAS! It is a rare opportunity to get to shape the evolution of a company emerging in the AEC industry.  Our people do it every day.  Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.   
We are seeking an experienced and talented Sr. Staff Geologist to join our Southern California team for our Irvine office.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize field records, maps and data
• Draw geologic cross-sections from plans, field mapping and subsurface data collected during grading or investigations
• Independently perform geotechnical site investigations
• Prepare and review logs of borings and trenches
• Reads and comprehends geologic conclusions and recommendations of geotechnical reports and plan sets
• Identify soils and have a knowledge of general earthwork and grading specifications
• Have knowledge of various drilling methods such has HSA, CPT, Mud Rotary, Diamond Core
• Prepare field dailies and memos, assist in preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals
• Interface effectively with project managers, technicians and contractors
• Train field staff in basic geologic procedures and techniques during grading when applicable

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology
• 4 to 5+ years of related experience
• Possess technical writing skills
• Must have a knowledge of general earthwork and grading specifications
• Strong organization and written/verbal communication skills
• Use of testing / reporting software on company provided tablet
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Must attend all safety meetings trainings and adhere to all safety rules including the wearing of PPE.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record 
• Provide own vehicle for limited off-road use
• Must pass a background check along with a pre-employment physical and drug test
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.  Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet