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Lead Geologist Land

Fugro


Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 140000 - 185000
Posted: 31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Without good understanding of ground conditions at project sites delivering new projects or maintaining existing assets safely and efficiently can be challenging. That is why we offer multiple services including geotechnical site investigations geologic and geo-hazard evaluations and geo-consulting services focused on collecting and analyzing geo-data.

Our Southern California group is looking to add a California-licensed Lead Geologist to be a self-starter who can lead effectively and will be responsible for completing all facets of site investigation and geology/geo-hazard evaluations in accordance with California professionals are registered geotechnical engineers or geologists typically with advanced professional certifications who manage and lead teams in execution of projects and pursuits. Through their leadership and use of technical and commercial know-how independent assessment and responsible judgment they successfully deliver value to our clients.

Base Salary range for this job opportunity is $140000 to $185000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead by example and place Quality Health & Safety Security and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees our processes customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
  • Manage direct and execute projects from technical and commercial perspectives.
  • Design implement and supervise field exploration programs and detailed site characterization studies.
  • Perform the role of the Lead Geologist on major projects.
  • Assign duties to the project team answer questions monitor progress and check/ensure accuracy of completed work.
  • Ensure that commitments to clients are met with respect to quality timeliness and budget.
  • Support companys pursuits of major projects and actively work on developing personal client portfolio.
  • Demonstrate proficient proposal/report writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Provide senior level review of proposals and reports.
  • Make presentations to clients and staff.
  • Support and encourage continuous improvement of the companys processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
  • Must reside or be willing to relocate to live within 30 minutes of one of our Southern California office locations (Commerce CA).
  • Bachelors degree in engineering or geology from accredited college or university required; masters degree in engineering or geology from accredited college or university highly preferred.
  • Licensed Certified Engineering Geologist (C.E.G.) required.
  • Minimum 8 years of geology field investigation and project management experience required.
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering geology engineering geology geotechnical engineering and related disciplines and must possess an overall understanding of typical project technical requirements and field data acquisition procedures.
  • Must be able to perform duties in both field and office environments.
  • Must also be proficient in the use of software for communication project management and technical analysis. Must be computer literate able to learn software for communication project management and technical analysis.
  • Possess data management math and statistics skills.
  • Knowledge of proposal preparation and lead generation processes.
  • Possess or be able to obtain valid passport ability to travel extensively both domestic and international
  • Possess valid drivers license with acceptable motor vehicle record

Whats in it for you

At Fugro our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver we prepare for tomorrow we do whats right and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning developing leadership behaviors transparency and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences LinkedIn Learning access business and technical training and leadership development programs.

We value the mental physical and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USAs comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage. #LI-GS1

How to apply

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Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

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Fugro are the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice, we unlock insights from Geo-data to help our clients design, build and oper ... View more

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