Copy of Principal Geologist or Hydrogeologist

$150,000 - $185,000/Yr

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Senior

Oakland, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. is seeking a Principal Geologist or Hydrogeologist to manage a variety of environmental projects in their Oakland, California office. This role involves overseeing contaminated site investigations, remediation efforts, and regulatory coordination, while ensuring high-quality client service and project management.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a broad range of projects related to contaminated site investigation and remediation.
• Oversee environmental due diligence, litigation support, and regulatory coordination.
• Ensure quality and client service in fast-paced project environments.
• Prepare proposals, summary reports, and formal cleanup documentation including Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study reports.
• Work collaboratively with a team of scientists and engineers on business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Professionally licensed in California.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams for Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
• Experience working with California regulators on cleanups.
• Ability to assess project risk and manage long-term project liabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Subject matter expert qualifications on emerging contaminants or sediments.
• Previous experience as a consulting or testifying expert on hazardous substances.
• Professional registrations in Alaska, California, Nevada, or Washington.
• Existing client relationships.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Benefits

• Company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• 401K with Employer Matching.
• Health Saving Account with $1200 employer contribution per year.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts.
• A paid day each year to volunteer at a nonprofit organization.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related classes.
• Cell phone stipend.
• One-time home office equipment stipend.