Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group — a collaborative, employee-owned engineering and environmental firm committed to supporting California agriculture and water resources — is seeking a motivated Soil Scientist to join their agricultural and environmental consulting team in Visalia, California. This is a meaningful opportunity to work at the intersection of agriculture, water quality, irrigation, nutrient management, salinity, and environmental compliance throughout Central California — supporting growers, dairies, wineries, food processors, nonprofits, and public agencies with practical, data-driven solutions.
About Provost & Pritchard — California Agriculture & Environmental Leader
Company: Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group — a collaborative, employee-owned firm serving California agriculture and environmental clients
Focus: Agriculture, water quality, irrigation, nutrient management, salinity, wastewater management, and environmental consulting
Region: Central California — Visalia headquarters with projects throughout the Central Valley, Central Coast, and beyond
Credentials Supported: CPSS, CCA, PE, PG and other professional certifications actively supported and funded
Culture: Mentorship-driven, employee-owned firm where your career growth is genuinely invested in from day one
Career Growth & Environmental Consulting Opportunity in California
Meaningful Work: Directly support California’s agricultural water quality and sustainability — work that matters to the environment and farming communities
Diverse Projects: ILRP compliance, SGMA, CV-SALTS, stormwater, wastewater, salinity, nutrient management, and grower education all in one role
Professional Development: Active support for CPSS, CCA, PE, and PG credentials — a genuine investment in your long-term career success
Employee-Owned: As an employee-owned firm, every team member has a real stake in the company’s success and culture
Position Overview
The Soil Scientist at Provost & Pritchard in Visalia is a full-time, on-site environmental and agricultural consulting role responsible for supporting California agricultural water quality and environmental compliance programs, groundwater and surface water quality monitoring, data analysis and interpretation, technical report preparation, regulatory deliverable development, field sampling and site investigations, and irrigation and nutrient management planning. Working across a diverse portfolio of grower, dairy, winery, food processor, and public agency clients throughout Central California, you will apply soil science, environmental data analysis, and regulatory expertise to deliver practical solutions that protect water quality and support sustainable agricultural management.
Why This Role Matters: As Soil Scientist at Provost & Pritchard in Visalia, you will directly support California’s most critical agricultural and water quality challenges — helping growers, dairies, and food processors navigate complex regulatory programs including ILRP, SGMA, and CV-SALTS while protecting the Central Valley’s groundwater and surface water resources for future generations, apply cutting-edge GIS, Python, and data analysis tools to real-world agricultural consulting problems, and build a prestigious environmental soil science career at a respected, employee-owned California firm that genuinely invests in its people.
Key Responsibilities
Agricultural Water Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Support agricultural water quality and environmental compliance programs including the California Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) and related Central Valley regulatory requirements
- Prepare regulatory monitoring reports and permitting documents including Reports of Waste Discharge for agricultural, dairy, winery, and food processing clients
- Support projects related to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), CV-SALTS, stormwater management, sediment and erosion control, and TMDL implementation
- Evaluate and support improved agricultural management practices to protect groundwater and surface water quality across Central California client operations
Data Analysis, Technical Reporting & Visualizations
- Analyze and interpret agricultural, soil, irrigation, nutrient, and environmental data — applying Excel, R/RStudio, Python, GIS, and related AI tools to produce clear, data-driven insights
- Prepare technical reports, regulatory deliverables, data summaries, visualizations, and trend analyses for diverse client types across the Central Valley and Central Coast
- Evaluate soil-water, nutrient, and salt balances using Microsoft Excel and programming tools — supporting irrigation efficiency and salinity management planning for growers and dairies
- Support groundwater and surface water quality monitoring programs — assisting with sampling design, data QAQC, and analytical result interpretation
Field Sampling, Site Investigations & Irrigation Planning
- Conduct field sampling and site investigations involving soil, water, wastewater, crops, ponds, wells, and vadose zones throughout Central California agricultural regions
- Assist with field investigations involving soil infiltration and permeability testing — supporting wastewater land application and beneficial reuse project design
- Assist with irrigation, nutrient, salinity, and wastewater management planning for agricultural producers, dairies, and food processors across the Central Valley
- Support wastewater, land application, and beneficial reuse projects — helping clients maximize the productive use of agricultural water and organic resources
Grower Education, Outreach & Specialized Projects
- Support grower education and outreach efforts — helping agricultural producers understand regulatory requirements and implement best management practices for water quality protection
- Assist with agronomic field trials, fate and transport projects, and other specialized soil, land use, and agricultural consulting projects as assigned
- Assist with projects related to agricultural grants, SGMA groundwater sustainability programs, and other state and federal funding opportunities for agricultural clients
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field is required for this Soil Scientist role in Visalia, California
- Strong interest in a career in agriculture, soil science, irrigation, and water quality — genuine passion for California’s agricultural and environmental challenges is essential
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and organizational skills for professional report preparation and client deliverable development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 — especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint — for data analysis, reporting, and professional communication
- Strong initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team consulting environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred for this role
- Knowledge of California agricultural, environmental, and wastewater regulations including ILRP, Central Coast Ag Order 4.0, SGMA, CV-SALTS, and Winery General Order
- Experience with GIS, R/RStudio, Python, remote sensing, data analysis and visualization, and related AI tools for environmental data analysis
- Familiarity with irrigation, evapotranspiration, nutrient management, salinity management, soil-water balances, and hydrologic modeling techniques
Why Join Provost & Pritchard — Visalia California
- Join a collaborative, employee-owned firm where your work directly supports California agriculture, water resources, and environmental sustainability
- Build technical expertise across diverse, meaningful projects — from ILRP compliance and SGMA to salinity management, wastewater permitting, and grower education
- Grow your career with mentorship, professional development support, and a genuine path toward CPSS, CCA, PE, and other valued credentials
- Work for a firm that truly values its people — as an employee-owned company, your success and the firm’s success are one and the same
About Provost & Pritchard — Employee-Owned California Consulting Firm
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group is a respected, employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Visalia, California — serving agricultural producers, dairies, wineries, food processors, public agencies, and nonprofits throughout Central California and beyond. With deep expertise in agricultural water quality, soil science, irrigation management, nutrient and salinity planning, wastewater permitting, and environmental regulatory compliance, Provost & Pritchard has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, effective, and data-driven solutions to California’s most complex agricultural and environmental challenges. As an employee-owned firm, every team member is a genuine stakeholder in the company’s success — creating a collaborative, mentorship-rich culture where careers truly thrive.
Who Should Apply?
- Soil Scientists: With agricultural, environmental, or regulatory consulting experience in Central California or similar agricultural regions
- Environmental Consultants: With data analysis, technical report writing, and regulatory compliance experience in California agricultural or water quality programs
- Ag Engineering / Soil Science Graduates: Passionate about California water quality, agriculture, and environmental sustainability seeking a consulting career in Visalia
- GIS & Python Data Analysts: With soil or water quality data experience looking to apply technical tools to meaningful California agricultural consulting projects
- ILRP / SGMA / CV-SALTS Specialists: With direct regulatory program experience supporting Central Valley agricultural water quality compliance
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