Environmental Due Diligence and ESG Consultant

Thewaternetwork; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) and other benefits

Job summary

Geosyntec, based in Oakland, CA, seeks an Environmental Due Diligence and ESG Consultant to manage technical projects, enhance business opportunities, and supervise junior staff.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, extensive environmental consulting experience, and strong project management skills. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of direct environmental consulting experience required.
• Experience with Phase I ESA’s under applicable ASTM standards required.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Directing and managing environmental due diligence projects.
• Cultivating relationships with clients to expand business opportunities.
• Supervising and mentoring early career professionals.

Skills

Environmental consulting experience

Project management

Technical oversight

ESG services

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or applicable science program

Advanced degree in engineering or science

Tools

ASTM standards

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Clean Air Act (CAA)

Clean Water Act (CWA)

Job description

Environmental Due Diligence and ESG Consultant

Gradient joined Geosyntec Consultants on February 1, 2024, to expand its client services for health and the environment.

Primary Location: US-CA-Oakland

Overview

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Project Professional for our Environmental Due Diligence and Sustainability Practice in our Energy/Energy Transition Operation based in Oakland, CA . This role will help us expand business opportunities, enhance Geosyntec’s energy projects footprint in key geographies, establish and grow our transactional due diligence, environmental regulatory compliance, and ESG consulting services.

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 infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, planners, technical and project engineers 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directing, managing and implementing challenging technical projects involving: environmental due diligence (individual and programmatic projects); environmental regulatory compliance (multimedia auditing, facility program development, corrective action, and permitting support); ESG consulting, brownfield redevelopments; and site investigation and remediation;
• Cultivating relationships with new and existing clients, resulting in the expansion of the Firm’s current practices and capabilities through new business opportunities;
• Maintaining high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client‑based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events; and
• Supervising and mentoring early career professionals.
• Fieldwork: Up to 20%
• Overnight Travel: Up to 10%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred), geology, or applicable science program. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering or science. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years of direct environmental consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with environmental due diligence including performance of Phase I ESA’s under the applicable ASTM standards (required)
• Experience performing limited environmental compliance evaluation projects (preferred).
• Experience with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), sustainability and greenhouse gas (GHG) regulatory and strategy support services within North America associated with ongoing compliance and due diligence tasks.
• Working knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (required)
• Experience working on legally sensitive projects. (preferred)
• Experience in effective management of projects, including responsibility for resource allocation, quality, technical oversight, and financial management. (required)
• Experience implementing Phase II ESA and site investigation projects (preferred)
• Demonstrated success in developing new business and managing clients. (preferred)
• Experience mentoring and managing professional staff. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handle multiple project assignments, meet deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Current OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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.

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