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Verdantas Staff Geologist I in Irvine, California
We are VERDANTAS!
It is a rare opportunity to get to shape the evolution of a company emerging in the AEC industry. Our people do it every day. 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.
Verdantas is a national consulting group seeking a talented Geologist to join our team in the Irvine, CA office.
Responsibilities:
Perform field/office tasks at the direction of senior management staff
Conduct field trenching/drilling, logging/sampling, and geologic mapping,
Conduct field percolation tests and slope inclinometer monitoring, etc.
Observe/test soil compaction as part of grading control
Collect/analyze/document field finding
Assist in the preparation of compaction reports and geotechnical exploration reports
Actively pursue GIT certification
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Geology, with a Geotechnical focus
0-2 years of relevant experience
Advancing towards GIT certification
Certified HAZWOPPER training preferred
Ability to conduct fieldwork with some heavy lifting
Proficient with MS Office suite of products
Previous consulting experience is a plus
Availability to travel to local job sites and open to infrequent distant project work with possible overnight stays
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
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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