We are Leighton, a Verdantas company!

Leighton boasts a 62 year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. 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.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Staff Geologist III to join our Southern California team for our Irvine office.

Responsibilities:

• Perform field/office tasks at direction of senior management staff

• Perform field trenching/drilling, logging/sampling and geologic mapping tasks

• Conduct field percolation tests and slope inclinometer monitoring, etc.

• Mentor/manage staff in completion of geotechnical project work

• Prepare proposals, grading reports and geotechnical exploration reports

• Coordinate sub-contractors and staff in field exploration activities

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Geology or related Earth Science

• 5-10 years professional consulting experience

• California Professional Geologist (PG) licensure (required)

• Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills

• Detail oriented with strong analytical ability, good judgment and management skills

• Working knowledge of southern California geology, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering and subsurface investigation practices

• Experience in scoping and performing subsurface exploration programs

• Experience in managing grading projects from a geotechnical perspective

• Proficient in trenching and drilling techniques, logging and sampling of soil/bedrock and geologic mapping

• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Ability to work in professional manner with sub-contractors and clients

• Availability to travel to local job sites and open to infrequent distant project work with possible overnight stays

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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