We are Leighton, a Verdantas company!

　　Leighton boasts a 62 year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. 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. This is a non-exempt position.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Assist project managers with the preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Initial Site Assessments (Caltrans), Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEAs), Removal Action Workplans (RAWs), Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), Risk Assessments, and other environmental documents

　　Supervise field activities, including subsurface investigations and remediation projects

　　Manage schedule, budget, staff, and subcontractors for existing public and private sector client projects

　　Assist in the design of field sampling programs

　　Manage multiple subcontractors

　　Interpreting geological, hydrogeological, and chemical data from contaminated sites

　　Maintain and organize field records, maps, and data

　　Read and comprehend conclusions and recommendations of the environmental reports and implement their requirements in the field

　　Provide quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC) review of deliverables, e.g., reports, tables, illustrations, etc. prior to submittal to the Project Manager and clients

　　Have knowledge of various drilling methods, such as direct push, hollow stem, sonic, etc.

　　Interface effectively with Project Managers, staff, subcontractors, and clients

　　Train and mentor staff

　　Qualifications:

　　B.S. in Geology, or related discipline; M.S. preferred

　　3+ years of environmental consulting experience

　　Demonstrates knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental assessment and remediation regulations and requirements

　　Effective technical writing, strong oral communication, and time management skills

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet organization and project objectives

　　Exhibits attention to detail, and is able to work under periodic time constraints

　　Implement health and safety policies and procedures

　　Must possess a valid driver’s license

　　OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification

　　Proficiency with Microsoft Office®

　　Willingness to travel regionally for short periods of time

　　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