Associate Geologist

Department: Irvine-CA

Location: Irvine, CA

Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

We are Verdantas, formerly Leighton! Verdantas includes the legacy company Leighton, which boasts a 62-year legacy of providing geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection services to our clients. Our client base includes numerous local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference has included the depth and expertise of our professional staff. We remain committed to providing sustainable, high-quality, value-added services into the future as Verdantas, a comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. We invite you to join our team to help build upon our success, and make a lasting, positive impact on society and those projects affecting our clients and our communities.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Associate Geologist to join our Southern California team in our Irvine office. This is an Exempt position.


Responsibilities:

•Develop client base, attend professional meetings or societies.
•Effectively communicate/coordinate/interact with senior level geologists, engineers, administrative staff and clients.
•Prepare scope of work and fee estimate proposals and write technical reports.
•Mentor/direct staff in completion of field/office work.
•Manage project budgets.
•Provide leadership in technical assessments, ensuring the application of advanced geological principles and methodologies.
•Contribute to strategic planning initiatives by providing geological expertise and insights into potential growth areas or emerging trends in the industry.
•Oversee QA/QC processes for technical reports and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
•Develop and execute business development strategies to expand client base and identify new opportunities for growth.
•Ensure projects comply with all relevant environmental regulations and permitting requirements.


Qualifications:

•BS and/or MS degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
•Professional Geologist (PG) required, Engineering Geologist (CEG) license preferred.
•15 years professional geotechnical consulting experience.
•Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal/written communication, organizational, analytical and judgment skills.
•Working knowledge of southern California geology, development concepts, earthwork grading processes and exploratory techniques.
•Proficient in trenching/drilling techniques, logging and sampling of soil/bedrock and geologic mapping.
•Availability to travel to local job sites in the southern California region.
•Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale geotechnical projects from inception to completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
•Proficiency in advanced field techniques such as geophysical surveys, remote sensing, or GIS applications, enhancing project efficiency and accuracy.
•Proven ability to mentor and lead a team of geologists and technical staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.


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

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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