Early-Career Environmental Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. invites applications for an Early-Career Environmental Engineer to join our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in Oakland, CA or Sacramento, CA. The role emphasizes applying academic knowledge to real-world projects while developing business skills in a leading environmental consulting firm.

The position requires fieldwork (approx. 50%), regulatory understanding, and collaboration with experienced engineers and scientists on design, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering is required.
• Advanced degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering is preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation system operation and maintenance.
• Treatment system commissioning, troubleshooting, and monitoring.
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation.
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting.
• Preparation of technical specifications and contract documents for construction.
• CAD design and drafting of design/construction documents.
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures.
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to project sites as needed.

Skills

Environmental consulting experience

Health & Safety training

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/civil/chemical engineering

Advanced degree in environmental/civil/chemical engineering

EIT certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcView

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Environmental Engineer to join our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in one of these offices: Oakland, CA or Sacramento, CA. The position provides the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills necessary for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance.


• Treatment system commissioning, troubleshooting, and monitoring.


• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation.


• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting.


• Preparation of technical specifications and contract documents for construction.


• CAD design and drafting of design/construction documents.


• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures.


• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.


• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)


• Advanced degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (preferred)


• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Prior professional or internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)


• Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)


• Experience with Microsoft Office, ArcView, AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D. (preferred)


• Ability to perform regular field work (approximately 50%) and overnight travel. (required)


• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)


• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)


• This position does not support visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $73,880/year / Maximum Salary: $92,350/year Sacramento, CA


• Minimum Salary: $77,235/year / Maximum Salary: $96,545/year Oakland, CA

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.