Staff Geologist 2

Overview Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning. Our aim as a company is to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well‑being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development. We are looking to add new talent to our growing team. We are currently seeking a Staff Geologist 2 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is a full-time position located in our San Diego, CA office. Responsibilities Support investigation and remediation activities at legacy contaminated sites undergoing active assessment, cleanup, or long‑term monitoring. Independently execute field programs with a strong emphasis on quality data collection, environmental compliance, and safe work practices. Conduct soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling; oversee or perform well installations; and support drilling operations using methods such as direct‑push, hollow‑stem auger, sonic, and mud‑rotary. Implement soil management plans, perform dust and air‑monitoring activities during intrusive work, and document field conditions in accordance with project and regulatory requirements. Ensure independent implementation of field work and data collection, accurate recording of sampling results, site observations, and field decisions; prepare summaries for inclusion in technical reports. Collaborate with project managers, senior technical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently. Follow health and safety protocols, including OSHA HAZWOPER guidelines; participate in health and safety and daily tailgate meetings; communicate progress and field conditions to the project team; coordinate with subcontractors onsite; and maintain compliance with client and regulatory requirements throughout all phases of work. Execute site characterization and investigation programs at petroleum legacy hazardous waste sites and industrial facilities; ensure strict adherence to OSHA and petroleum industry safety standards. Duties and Responsibilities (cont.) Draft technical sections of project communications and reports. Assist with the development of technical scopes of work and cost estimating for proposal efforts on small- to medium-sized tasks or project opportunities. Perform 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 Geology. Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management skills. Ability to work independently or with minimal direction under the guidance of senior staff. Desire to learn and grow in your profession; positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership. Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or equivalent data systems (familiarity sufficient for routine field and reporting tasks; proficiency not required). Familiar with environmental analytical testing and data reduction techniques for soil, water, and air. Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse uneven terrain, work outside in various weather conditions, and sustain moderate physical activity during field hours. Ability to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required. 2 to 3 years of related environmental consulting experience, including: drilling and multi‑media sampling, working on soil and/or groundwater remediation sites with hands‑on field activities, and Phase I/II site assessment experience. Preferred Skills: Master’s degree in Geology. Experience with energy/aerospace/manufacturing/brownfield sites. CA environmental regulatory knowledge familiarity. Specialized software applications (e.g., groundwater modeling software). The salary range for this position in San Diego, CA is $80,000 - $85,000 annually . Actual compensation will be based upon factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges quarterly to assess competitiveness. About Haley & Aldrich Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since 1957, organizations have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at Haley & Aldrich and on LinkedIn. Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page. Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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