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Project Geologist (Irvine, CA) [PG-IRV]


Job Description: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an opening for a Project Geologist in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical projects, including meeting and interacting with clients, and managing project budgets. The Project Geologist will also coordinate and participate in field activities, including logging of borings, test pits, trenches and cores, down-hole logging, geologic mapping, review of stereoscopic aerial photographs, preparation of geologic cross sections, evaluation of geologic and seismic hazards, forensic evaluation of distressed structures and failed slopes, and preparation of geologic and geotechnical reports. Experience with construction and grading activities, including as-graded geologic mapping, is also desired.

Education: B.S./B.A./M.S. in Geology or Geological Engineering (or related field; not environmental science).

Required Skills: The desired candidate will have a bachelors or master's degree and a minimum of four years' experience in geotechnical consulting. The ideal candidate will bring local experience and familiarity with the local geologic conditions. Candidate should be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) registrations required.

Status: Full time

Location: Irvine, CA

Reference ID: PG-IRV

Salary:  $90,000-110,000/year, depending on experience

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About Ninyo & Moore:

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, is a professional geotechnical and environmental sciences consulting firm providing services in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and groundwater contamination assessment, site remediation, hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety.

Our geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing specialists provide services to clients in both the public and private sectors. With offices nationwide, our firm is fully committed to being responsive, cost-efficient, and thorough in meeting the clients’ project needs and objectives.

The quality of our personnel base has become widely recognized. The firm employs a diverse team of industry experts, including registered geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, engineering geologists, geophysicists, environmental scientists, industrial hygienists, field technicians, special deputy inspectors and specialists in fields such as regulatory issues and interpretation, hazardous waste management, health and safety, and remedial action planning.

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Employee Testimonials

Project Engineer
“Great Company! Constant work and high pay. Also, flexibility to move around when you want.”
Principal Engineer
“Great Working Environment! Great place to work, great comradery.”
Senior Staff Environmental Scientist
“Great Company. Flexibility, knowledgeable and good work environment.”
Construction Materials Testing Technician
“Fabulous Company! I’ve been working for Ninyo & Moore for 4 years now. I hope to spend the next 20 years with them. A great employer that cares about their employees. There is not a single employee that I have issues with. This is my 4th company in the construction material testing field…and the best.”
Manager
“Good Place.” Professional staff, good benefits, fun place!”
Field Technician
“Best Company I’ve Worked For. Good communication, environment, and pay.”
Principal Engineer
“Great Company to Work For. Professional atmosphere; flexibility; ample room for upward mobility; nurturing and rewarding management.”
Laboratory Technician
“Overall Great Experience. Great Place to Work. Great opportunity to learn more about construction materials.”
Engineer
“Great Place to Work. Great place to work overall.”

Client Testimonials

Paul Brown
Paul Brown
Program Manager
"For over 25 years, Ninyo & Moore has performed in an outstanding manner on SDUPD as-needed environmental consulting services… Among Ninyo & Moore’s major attributes are a strong understanding of public sector client needs, innovative technical solutions, detailed understanding of regulations, and a proactive, professional relationship with regulators and consultants in the region."
Michael Grossman, P.E.
Michael Grossman, P.E.
Managing Director
"I wanted to personally congratulate you and your team on wrapping up an extremely complex geotechnical project... The Bureau of Engineering, site soils conditions, and complex/revised structural system did not make for an easy scope of services… When faced with adversity your team was up to the task. It worked through a tough re-design/compressed time line, difficult series of approvals, and persevered…"
Glenn Young
Glenn Young
California Department of Resource and Recycling
"Thank you for the incredible value, service, quality and impact… We are so appreciative of your commitment, expertise and experience in preparing plans and reports, obtaining superb field contracting services and providing professional field work. You are the best of the best."
Mark D. Claussen, PE
Mark D. Claussen, PE
Bond Program Manager
"Services provided include hazardous material investigation and documentation; geotechnical evaluation, testing and observation; and, special inspections and testing services. …I highly recommend Ninyo & Moore for all these services to any government agency tasked with the public safety, and providing timely and professional data to support both project schedule and budget development."
Mark Stapledon
Mark Stapledon
Construction Management Supervisor
"Ninyo & Moore’s team is responsive, collaborative, and technically knowledgeable… I highly recommend Ninyo & Moore for these services to any other school district due to their excellent service, technical abilities, timely response to any request, and ability to support our schedules and budgets."
Mark Law
Mark Law
Project Manager
"Ninyo & Moore’s staff responded to the City’s needs and worked closely with our Capital Improvement Division to ensure cost effective recommendations and services. Ninyo & Moore’s team services are professional, client oriented, and provide quality reports."
Kay Khadem, CCM, PMP, LEED ®AP
Kay Khadem, CCM, PMP, LEED ®AP
Senior Project Manager
"I wanted to take the time to thank you for the service your company provided to ours. We sincerely appreciate your customer service, how you’re always available to handle challenging issues, the excellent work you have demonstrated on every project, and the professional way you conduct business."
Kevin Huber
Kevin Huber
Executive Director
"Ninyo & Moore’s consultants have been efficient and extremely responsive and have demonstrated excellent communication skills and quality of work. I am pleased with the value of Ninyo & Moore’s services and am happy to refer them to my associates and other entities in need of their services. We would highly recommend using Ninyo & Moore for any of their services…"

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