Temporary Engineering Geologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

(Pay Rate: $90,000-$110,000)

A well-established environmental consulting firm known for delivering high-quality, practical solutions to complex environmental challenges. Their team specializes in site investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on petroleum-impacted sites and groundwater/soil systems.

With a reputation built on technical excellence, responsiveness, and integrity, they partner closely with clients across the private and public sectors to deliver projects efficiently and effectively. Their culture values ownership, accountability, and collaboration—empowering professionals to take the lead on meaningful work while maintaining a healthy balance between field execution and strategic project delivery.

They are seeking a Project Geologist / Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental remediation and site investigation projects from start to finish. This role is highly execution-focused and critical to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to high technical standards.

You will take full ownership of technical reporting, oversee field activities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position is designed to reduce senior team workload, prevent project bottlenecks, and drive quality outcomes through independent leadership.

• Lead environmental remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, vapor, and petroleum-impacted sites (including gas stations)
• Own environmental reports end-to-end, from data collection through final submittals
• Interpret field and laboratory data to develop clear conclusions and actionable recommendations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field programs (sampling, investigations, testing)
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining high standards of execution
• Support senior staff by taking full ownership of project reporting and technical deliverables
• Maintain well-organized project documentation and proactively communicate progress and risks
• Identify potential issues early and implement solutions to keep projects on track

• 5–10+ years of environmental consulting experience (4+ years considered with strong project ownership)
• Hands-on experience with environmental remediation (soil, groundwater, vapor, petroleum sites)
• Strong understanding of the remediation lifecycle, including Phase II investigations and reporting
• Proven ability to own and deliver high-quality technical reports independently
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities
• Background working on gas station and petroleum-impacted sites
• Field experience conducting groundwater, soil, and soil vapor sampling
• Strong data analysis, interpretation, and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork (10–20%)

• High-impact role with true project ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to work on meaningful environmental projects from start to finish
• Collaborative team environment that values technical excellence and accountability
• Career growth based on performance and leadership, not tenure alone

This is a Permanent position based out of Buena Park, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.10 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Buena Park,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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