Job Description
Staff Geologist Location: Oakland, CA - NorCal ACC Environmental Consultants, an Employee Owned Company, is seeking a Staff Geologist to support our environmental consulting work in California. This is an early-career, full-time opportunity for a motivated professional who is eager to build technical consulting experience through a combination of field work, data evaluation, and report preparation. This role is ideal for someone with 0–5 years of experience who is detail oriented, dependable, and interested in developing a strong foundation in environmental site investigation, groundwater and soil sampling, remediation support, and regulatory-driven project work. The position includes both field and office responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on field execution, technical documentation, and professional growth. What You Will Do Support environmental site investigations, groundwater monitoring, soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation-related field activities. Assist with data collection, tabulation, quality review, interpretation, and presentation. Prepare field notes, logs, figures, tables, and technical documentation to support project deliverables. Assist with report preparation, work plans, and other client and regulatory submittals. Support project managers and senior staff with project coordination, scheduling, data management, and follow-up tasks. Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, laboratories, and other project stakeholders. Travel to project sites within California. What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline. 0–5 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, geology, hydrogeology, or related field work. Familiarity with environmental site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, remediation support, and technical data review. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Sound problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Valid driver’s license and willingness to perform field work and travel as needed. What Will Make You Stand Out Experience supporting projects involving site assessment, characterization, remediation, or regulatory compliance. Familiarity with California environmental programs and agency interaction. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training. Certification as a Geologist-in-Training (GIT) in California, or interest in pursuing it. Experience with technical figures, data management, or environmental database tools. Why ACC Opportunity to build your career in a collaborative environmental consulting environment. Meaningful exposure to both field operations and office-based project support. Direct mentorship from experienced project managers and technical staff. Variety of work across site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects. Support for professional development, training, and long-term growth. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $27.00 – $30.00 depending on experience, qualifications, and location. ACC provides a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees that includes: Eligibility to participate in the company Employee Stock Ownership Program for qualifying individuals Group medical insurance HSA contributions to qualifying plans 401(k) Retirement Savings Program Paid Time Off Nine paid holidays per year Bonus program Employee Assistance Program Long-term disability insurance Life insurance Professional development support for license fees, memberships, training, and seminars .