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West Yost

Scientist – Geologist I

West Yost

. Work with experienced hydrogeologists, engineers, and environmental scientists on groundwater-related projects and investigations .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,202 - $105,750 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in groundwater monitoring, data analysis, and technical reporting, with proficiency in tools like ArcPro and QGIS. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective stakeholder engagement and project support.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Groundwater MonitoringData AnalysisArcProQGISMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills
Data ManipulationField MonitoringLaboratory AnalysisReport WritingQuality Control
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWriting Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Environmental ScienceMaster’s Degree in GeologyMaster’s Degree in HydrologyMaster’s Degree in HydrogeologyMaster’s Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Water ResourcesStakeholder EngagementEnvironmental ScienceHydrologyGroundwater Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work with experienced hydrogeologists, engineers, and environmental scientists on groundwater-related projects and investigations
  • Support technical work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Perform field monitoring, including recording well information and groundwater-level measurements
  • Collect groundwater and surface water samples for laboratory analysis
  • Develop maps, charts, and tables conveying decision-grade information
  • Conduct research and analyze data
  • Prepare and write routine reports
  • Collect, quality-check, and upload groundwater and surface water quality and water-level data into databases
  • Support stakeholder processes by attending Board and technical committee meetings, taking minutes, and preparing memos and presentations
  • Communicate with project managers, clients, landowners, regulators, and other stakeholders
  • Pursue continuous technical improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Entry level to 3 years of experience in water resources
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience using ArcPro or QGIS
  • Experience using programming languages to manipulate large data sets is preferred
  • Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
  • Master’s degree in environmental science, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, engineering, or a related field preferred
  • May require travel to other offices and/or client offices

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid and flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts with West Yost contribution
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Travel assistance program
  • 401(k) profit sharing with employer match
  • Leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid professional memberships
  • Paid training
  • Leadership Academy programs
  • Milestone anniversary benefits
  • Peer-to-peer recognition programs
  • Potential for employee stock ownership
  • Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
  • Performance-based bonus eligibility
  • Merit increase eligibility
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Local and company-wide events
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup
  • Culture Workgroup
  • Wellness Workgroup
  • Book clubs
  • Charitable giving and community service
  • Peer groups
  • Mentorship and leadership programs
  • Annual All Staff event and Duck Dinner