Engineering Geologist

The Industrial Strategies Division within the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Engineering Geologist (EG) to help implement and refine CARB’s Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) program — a critical strategy for achieving California’s carbon neutrality goals. As an EG in the Greenhouse Gas Measures Section (GGMS) of the Oil and Gas and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Branch, you will apply advanced geological, hydrogeological, and reservoir science expertise to evaluate proposed CCS projects, assess geologic suitability for long-term carbon storage, and contribute to the development of CCS regulations and protocols. 

If you are passionate about applying geoscience to climate change solutions, thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, and are eager to contribute to California’s leadership in carbon management, we encourage you to apply!

In this role, you will:

• Review applications for Sequestration Site Certification and CCS Project Certification to ensure compliance with CARB’s CCS Protocol.
• Evaluate site-specific data on geologic formations, seal integrity, monitoring plans, and storage performance.
• Contribute to the development and amendment of CCS regulations, protocols, and technical support documents.
• Prepare and present technical findings to internal and external stakeholders, including at public workshops and interagency meetings.
• Collaborate with other CARB divisions, CalEPA boards and departments, federal and state agencies, industry, and community stakeholders.

This position will require occasional travel for field visits, public meetings, and conferences.

NOTE: If selected for the position, your salary offer is determined by the information you include on your Standard State Application (STD. 678). Please include a detailed description of all relevant experience and education in your application when applying.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Travel may be required.