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City of Long Beach

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$59.80 - $81.45/hr

... soils, and geology; supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, the compilation of estimates and contract terms from an engineering standpoint; performs difficult structural and ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site +1

Establish sound contracts that balance client needs with financial terms and risk management. Track ... Bachelor's degree in geology, civil engineering, or environmental engineering. * 15+ years of ...

Haley & Aldrich, Inc

Principal

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site +1

Establish sound contracts that balance client needs with financial terms and risk management. Track ... Bachelor's degree in geology, civil engineering, or environmental engineering. * 15+ years of ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract geologist in Los Angeles, CA is $83,001.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,300.00 and $100,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract Geologist job?

A Contract Geologist is a geoscience professional hired on a temporary or project basis to analyze and interpret geological data. They work in industries like mining, oil and gas, environmental consulting, and construction. Their responsibilities may include fieldwork, mapping, sampling, data interpretation, and reporting. Unlike full-time geologists, contract geologists work on a freelance or fixed-term basis, often moving between projects and employers. This role offers flexibility and diverse experience but may lack long-term job stability and benefits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Geologist position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Contract Geologist, you need a solid background in geology or earth sciences, strong analytical skills, fieldwork experience, and often a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as GIS software, core logging databases, and geophysical survey equipment is highly valued. Excellent communication, adaptability, and effective problem-solving abilities help set professionals in this role apart. These competencies ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in variable project settings.

What are the typical work arrangements and environments for a Contract Geologist?

Contract Geologists often work on a project basis, which may involve frequent travel to different field sites or remote locations depending on the project's scope. The work environment can range from laboratories and offices to challenging outdoor conditions, such as mine sites or drilling rigs, where safety protocols are a priority. Collaboration with engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers is common, requiring strong teamwork and clear communication. While some contracts are short-term or seasonal, high-performing professionals may secure long-term projects or transition into permanent roles with organizations. This flexibility allows Contract Geologists to gain diverse experience and grow their expertise across various sectors in geoscience.
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Infographic showing various Contract Geologist job openings in Los Angeles, CA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,001 per year, or $39.9 per hour.
Associate, Environmental Engineer or Geologist

Associate, Environmental Engineer or Geologist

Haley & Aldrich, Inc

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

Other

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking an Associate, Environmental Engineer or Geologist/Hydrogeologist to work in a leadership role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Costa Mesa, CA office.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

  • Oversee day-to-day management of multi-disciplinary project teams, with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety. 
  • Lead large, complex, or high-risk projects with multiple integrated services, and ensure these projects are executed to meet project, client, and regulatory objectives. 
  • Demonstrate strong technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.  
  • Hold primary responsibility for all aspects of the project lifecycle, including cost estimating and proposal preparation, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, project planning, execution, document preparation and review, and financial management. 
  • Collaborate closely with project team, supporting field teams, providing oversight, and observing health and safety processes and procedures. 
  • Regularly and effectively communicate with clients, partners, subcontractors, regulators, and other stakeholders. 
  • Regularly direct, coach, and support staff to ensure high-quality project execution, focusing on developing team skills for professional growth and delivering comprehensive technical reports and deliverables. 
  • Plan and manage complex field investigation programs, including pre-design data collection and/or pilot testing data collection programs. 
  • Lead complex technical evaluations and design efforts, including model development, field implementation of bench-scale and field pilot studies, remedial action plans, remedial system installation and O&M, permitting, design and contract package development, construction procurement support for environmental projects and be capable of acting as Engineer of Record. 
  • Plan all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols. 
  • Demonstrate the company's foundational safety behaviors. 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field. 
  • 12 -16+ years of related environmental consulting work experience, including direct project management experience.  
  • Professional registration or certification, as applicable. 
  • Ability to independently lead project teams to achieve project and client goals and objectives. 
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen. 
  • Proficient computer literacy skills, including the use of the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) and the ability to learn various software needed to support financial management, diverse project needs, and client requirements. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Broad environmental engineering consulting experience that spans the entire project lifecycle. 
  • Demonstrated competency with various environmental regulatory frameworks.  
  • Demonstrated competency and understanding of soil, groundwater, and air treatment technologies. 

Preferred Skills:

  • Master's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology. 
  • In addition to minimum over all consulting experience - 4+ years of full project management and financial management experience with large remediation projects, SoCal regulators, and the Water Board. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Project. 
  • Design and construction experience with environmental remediation projects. 
  • Refinery, Oil & Gas, and Brownfields experience.  
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates desirable. 

The salary range for this position in Costa Mesa, CA 145,000 - 165,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

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