Staff Position (Engineer/Geologist/Scientist)

STAFF ENGINEER/GEOLOGIST/SCIENTIST POSITION (0 to 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE) WITH ORION ENVIRONMENTAL INC.

HOW:  Email a mandatory 1-page cover letter explaining why you want the position and your resume to Human Resources Manager at info@orionenv.com.  No phone calls, please.

WHAT:  Environmental consulting firm that specializes in soil and groundwater investigation, remediation, and design is offering a career-track position starting at the staff or senior staff level, depending on years of experience.  You will be trained to assist project managers on job sites throughout California and possibly in other states.  The proportion of field to office work is initially 70:30; as you gain experience toward becoming a project manager, this ratio will switch.  Initial field tasks include installing borings and monitoring wells, collecting and logging soil and groundwater samples, and performing operation and maintenance on treatment systems.  Initial office tasks include evaluating data, writing report sections, and preparing tables and figures.

WHO: A highly motivated person who can perform tasks independently, but who also enjoys working on a team that includes colleagues, subcontractors, and vendors.  Attention to detail, organization, creativity in problem-solving (MacGyver-type), and mechanical knowledge are essential, as are strong writing, communication, and computer skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel).  A strong GPA with a B.S. degree in engineering, geology, or environmental science is required; references from college professors (for recent graduates) and technical employers are helpful.  Previous consulting experience and 40-hour HAZWOPER training are desirable, but entry-level candidates are still encouraged to apply.  Excellent health is necessary to perform field tasks and pass a respirator fit test.  Field tasks require the following physical demand:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods, sometimes up to 3-½ hours at a time.
• Ability to make repetitive substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to communicate in written or verbal modalities to serve internal and external customers.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, walk, stand, and move about intermittently throughout the day. 
• Ability to walk up and down stairs, and walk varying distances. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WHERE:  Long Beach or Newbury Park, California office, with optional flexibility to work from home some days of the week (hybrid work schedule). 

HOW MUCH:  Starting at $68,640 to $77,000 annually, depending on experience, with 80 hours of vacation time to start, 80 hours of sick time to take care of yourself, your loved ones, and pets, full medical, vision, and dental benefits, and 401(k) plan with employer contribution.  Orion also offers many holidays each year to spend with your community, including your birthday. 

WHEN:  Apply by 1 December 2025.  If your qualifications meet our requirements, we will call you within 2 weeks to schedule an interview.  Thank you for your interest in our company.

ABOUT:  Orion Environmental Inc. is a small environmental consulting firm that specializes in soil and groundwater site investigation and remediation and Phase I & II environmental due diligence.  Since 1994, Orion has provided environmental services at numerous projects nationwide for clients in both the public- and private-sectors, including Fortune 500 companies.  Orion employs a unique blend of highly skilled and diverse engineers, geologists, and scientists allowing the firm to deliver high-quality service and work to clients using a big picture approach combined with concise attention‑to‑detail. Learn more about us at www.orionenv.com.