Civil Engineer I - Berkeley, CA

RSI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI is seeking an engineer for an office and field role to support planning, coordination, and implementation of scientific and engineering services on construction projects. You will assist with design, submittals, RFIs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory criteria, company standards, and project requirements. The position emphasizes independent work and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 1–2 years of experience with internship preferred.
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Engineer-in-training certification preferred or ability to obtain during tenure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, selection, coordination, and implementation of engineering services for construction projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations and review drawings, specifications, reports and plans.
• Report to field sites to perform and observe fieldwork and ensure compliance with approved plans.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Data interpretation

Field engineering support

Budget and scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Excel

Field safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long-term partnerships.

RSI is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients' unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary

This office and field position requires advanced knowledge in the areas of science and/or engineering obtained through specialized intellectual instruction and requires the ability to work independently on assignments requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgement to analyze, interpret or make deductions based on varying facts or circumstances. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the planning, selection, coordination and implementation of scientific and engineering services to fully address the scope of work on construction projects in accordance with Company standards, regulatory criteria, and contractual obligations. This position also supports the preparation and implementation of parts of a design, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs under the supervision of experienced engineers.

Requirements And Education

• Independently or as part of a team, prepare engineering calculations, review drawings and specifications as well as reports and plans
• Analyze and interpret construction, site, and material data
• Perform cross-disciplinary safety/quality, project controls, procurement and contracts, and estimating duties as assigned
• Report to the site and conduct field construction, engineering, and other miscellaneous field support services
• Maintain budget and schedule for assigned tasks
• Apply industry standards of practice for designs and specifications, adhering to regulatory codes, building codes, national/ local standards, and company policies and SOPs
• As directed, report to the field to perform and/or inspect or observe fieldwork, and review work of personnel, subcontractors and consultants to ensure compliance with approved plans and acceptable tolerances
• Complete related documentation (field reports, logs, meeting minutes, online submittal sites), in a timely and accurate manner
• Complete engineering calculations in determination of site conditions and in support of design and specifications
• Coordinates all aspects of civil engineering reports, submittals, designs and specifications with the client
• Help select and procure subcontractors and materials – including preparing scopes of work
• Maintain submittal log, inventory logs, and RFI logs
• Support development of change logs and modification and cost proposals
• Apply basic knowledge of general scientific and engineering principles and analytical tools, as directed
• Apply education of civil processes, design and construction technologies as directed
• Implement Federal environmental regulations, DoD guidelines, OSHA standards, and Safety protocols, building codes/ standards, and FAR, as directed
• Communicate effectively by written and verbal means
• Perform multiple concurrent tasks and meet timelines, as directed
• Work well independently and in team settings
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows (specifically the analytical functions in Excel)

Preferred Requirements And Education

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering management or related field from an accredited institution; a minimum of 48 hours of engineering, science (i.e., physics) and higher mathematics (calculus, differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, statistics) course work is required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
• 1-2 years of experience with prior internship in a related field preferred.
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification with current 8 Hour Refresher preferred.
• Engineer-in-training professional certification preferred or ability to obtain during tenure in this position

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

EEO Statement

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.