BlogFebruary 14, 2023

Hiring – Project Scientist or Geologist

Job Description Citadel Environmental Services, Inc. DBA: Citadel EHS is hiring a full-time Project Scientist or Geologist to support and manage high-profile Engineering and Environmental Science related projects,...

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Citadel EHS

Citadel EHS

Hiring – Project Scientist or Geologist

Citadel EHS is Hiring!

Job Description

Citadel Environmental Services, Inc. DBA: Citadel EHS is hiring a full-time Project Scientist or Geologist to support and manage high-profile Engineering and Environmental Science related projects, including subsurface soil, soil gas, groundwater, and vapor intrusion investigations and remediation of same through Site closure. The person to fill this role has an entrepreneurial outlook on their work, will have successfully managed projects from inception through completion, and prides themselves on their ability to mentor a diverse staff. The EES Group, led by Greg McIver and Mark Drollinger is poised for significant growth and needs to fill certain roles to keep up with this demand. Excellent communication skills are a must have with proven business development success. Ideal candidate will possess 7 to 12 years of related experience.

  • Job Title: Project Scientist/Geologist
  • Degree and Certificates: • BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Toxicology or Related Discipline; California PG preferred
  • Department/Group: Engineering and Environmental Science
  • Job Code/ Req.#: N/A
  • Location: Walnut Creek preferred, however will consider other California locations for ideal candidate
  • Travel Required: Limited travel in California
  • Level/Salary Range: $95,000 – $125,000 + bonuses
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Applications Accepted By: jobs@citadelehs.com

About Citadel EHS

Citadel EHS is an employee-owned, Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainable consulting firm, with offices throughout Northern and Southern California. We have recently acquired RMD Environmental Solutions which has further expanded our geographic and technical capabilities and our client portfolio. We offer a wide range of services including site characterization, environmental engineering and remediation, vapor intrusion mitigation programs, environmental compliance, air emissions, sustainable practices, industrial hygiene services, asbestos and lead surveys and monitoring, safety/training, and litigation support. We provide services to large institutional clients including the largest companies in the world.

Skills/Qualifications:

  1. BS in Engineering, Geology or related field required.
  2. Minimum 7 years of providing environmental consulting expertise to a wide range of industry sectors and client demands
  3. CA PG is preferred, or ability to obtain.
  4. 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification required.
  5. Experience with DTSC, RWQCB, and local Bay Area regulatory oversight programs.
  6. Management of projects and mentoring of staff and limited business development experience required.
  7. Significant experience conducting/preparing environmental characterization including VI, remedial action plans, and implementing and managing the remediation process.
  8. Self-Starter and responsiveness is a must
  9. Knowledge of construction management, blue prints, proficient with MS Office, Outlook, Word and Excel skills. Experience with CADD, Rockworks, gINT, Revit or other similar programs desired
  10. Should possess good communication, organizational skills and time management practices
  11. Limited travel may be required.

Citadel EHS is an equal opportunity employer in business since 1993. Citadel has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Best Businesses to work for in Southern California. We offer an excellent salary and benefit package with long-term growth potential. Citadel EHs is hiring for a number of positions at /jobs/

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