Associate Environmental Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a motivated Associate Environmental Engineer for their Seattle office. This role offers the chance to engage in diverse environmental projects, providing mentorship and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

401K with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in environmental consulting.
• Professional licensure in Washington (P.E.).

Responsibilities

• Support technical teams on contaminated site investigation and remediation.
• Work in a fast-paced environment emphasizing quality and client service.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental engineering

Tools

CADD

Job description

Job Description

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. has a full-time opening for a hybrid Associate Environmental Engineer in our Issaquah or Seattle, Washington offices.

About Farallon

Farallon’s outstanding reputation for resolving challenges on a broad array of environmental projects is the result of the expertise and dedication of highly motivated professionals working toward a common goal. To build on this reputation, Farallon is committed to attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

Farallon provides an integrated suite of environmental consulting services to a wide range of private- and public-sector clients. Specialty areas include environmental due diligence, site characterization, engineering and remediation services, stormwater management, and mediation and litigation support. The firm is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, with offices in Seattle, Gig Harbor, Wenatchee, and Bellingham, Washington; Portland and Baker City, Oregon; and Oakland, and Irvine, California.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and talented Environmental/Remediation Engineer to join our team in Issaquah or Seattle, Washington. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside industry experts on diverse environmental projects. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong technical and writing skills, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

What’s In It for You?

• Career advancement at a quality-driven, employee-owned consulting firm.
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Flexible work environment and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

Support Farallon’s technical teams on projects related to contaminated site investigation and remediation, environmental due diligence, litigation support, and regulatory coordination. Work in a fast-paced environment emphasizing quality and client service.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental engineering.
• Professional licensure in Washington (P.E.).
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in environmental consulting, including site investigations, remediation system design and operation (e.g., air-sparge, soil vapor extraction, multi-phase extraction, in-situ remediation, mass excavation, engineering controls).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams for complex cleanup projects.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations such as MTCA, RCRA, CERCLA.
• Permitting experience, including NPDES and KCIW discharge permits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal and report writing.
• CADD and engineering design experience.
• Ability to collaborate on business development.
• Availability to travel up to 20%.
• Commitment to safety and health regulations.

Preferred Skills

• Regulatory communication experience.
• Familiarity with GIS, data management, and laboratory procedures.
• Experience with voluntary cleanup programs and specialized engineering knowledge (e.g., PFAS, emissions, sediment cleanup).
• Existing client relationships.

We encourage candidates who may not meet all qualifications to apply, as we value diversity and inclusion.

Salary

Estimated range: $80,000 – $130,000, based on experience and education. Salary is part of a comprehensive total compensation package, reviewed annually.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401K with Employer Match
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, stipends for remote work and cell phones

Application

Interested candidates should submit their resume online at http://www.farallonconsulting.com/careers/current.

EEO Statement

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics or status.