About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level role supports environmental assessment and remediation projects based in San Luis Obispo, CA, with a planned start of January 2027. You will work on a mix of field and office assignments supporting remediation systems, site characterization, sampling, data analysis, and reporting. Expect to work alongside senior scientists, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists on projects for federal and industrial clients.

• Participate in field investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, and pilot studies
• Support operation, maintenance oversight, and performance assessment of remediation systems (water and vapor)
• Help design and support system improvements and upgrades for in-situ and ex-situ treatment systems
• Compile, QA/QC, analyze field and laboratory data; prepare technical deliverables and reports
• Assist with site characterization, remedial design, feasibility studies, permitting support, and cost estimating
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and technical teams; attend client and stakeholder meetings
• Travel regionally and nationally as required for field work and occasional emergency response support

Estimated travel: up to ~75% during the first two years (regional travel averaging 1–2 days per week; occasional U.S. deployments up to two weeks); reimbursable travel expenses.

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Who You Are

You are an early-career geologist, environmental scientist, or environmental engineer who is organized, adaptable, and eager to develop field and remediation design skills.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Engineering, or a closely related environmental/physical/biological science

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Geology, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• EIT certification (for engineering candidates)

Soft skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working both independently in the field and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal business hours when required (emergency response support)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,720–$91,080 per year (actual pay will vary based on experience, education, internal equity, and location)
• Confidential Client offers benefits for full-time employees (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other standard benefits). Exact benefits and eligibility will be provided by the employer.

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Workplace & Safety

• This role requires fieldwork that may include oversight of drilling operations, groundwater well installation, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, and remediation system O&M.
• Candidates must be able to meet site PPE and safety requirements; additional training (e.g., HAZWOPER) may be required or provided.

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Why This Role

This position provides hands-on training and a path to grow technical skills in environmental remediation and resilience projects. You’ll gain experience across investigation, design, permitting, and operations while supporting meaningful projects that protect human health and the environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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