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Job Title: Geologist II
Location: Pleasanton, CA

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

HGL is currently seeking a Geologist II to support environmental restoration projects for federal government clients including USEPA, USACE, USAF, NASA, and various agencies across the United States and territories. Projects commonly involve investigation and remediation of sites with groundwater or soil impacted by emerging contaminants (PFAS), chlorinated solvents, and petroleum compounds as well as abandoned mine lands.

The Geologist II will work out of our Pleasanton, CA office, unless on field assignments. This role requires travel of up to 50%, primarily within the Western US, but may include occasional travel across the US.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Minimum Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Desired Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

Physical & Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Details

Work Schedule HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week; however, fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.

Office Type: In-office when not in the field or traveling.

Travel: 50%

FLSA Classification: Exempt

A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

HGL - WHO WE ARE

The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges.

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities.

HydroGeoLogic, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, medical condition, military/veteran status, unemployment status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, California, or local law, including California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

Digital & AI Proficiency: HGL encourages the responsible use of approved AI-enabled and digital technologies to improve productivity, technical quality, decision-making, and project delivery. Candidates who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and experience leveraging emerging technologies are highly valued.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $73,512 - $106,593. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

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