Environmental Engineer I - Field & Design (Oakland/WC, CA)

Haley & Aldrich; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Environmental Engineer 1 for a technical support role in Oakland, CA or Walnut Creek, CA. The position offers hands-on field and office duties with a team of engineers focused on environmental projects.

You will conduct field investigations, assist with design development, and help prepare documentation and cost estimates. The role requires a bachelor’s in environmental engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, with opportunities for growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management skills.
• Able to work independently or with minimal direction in performing tasks and assignments under the direction of senior staff.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Familiar with environmental analytical testing and data reduction techniques for soil, water, and air.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
• Able to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remediation construction observation, including quality control documentation, observations to confirm conformance with design documents, and field testing tasks.
• Conduct field investigations and assessments of soil, groundwater, surface water, etc. using approved industry standard procedures.
• Conduct or oversee remedial system O&M and field pilot study demonstrations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of activities both in the field and during data evaluation.
• Apply academic training and use computer software to perform calculations and evaluation of information.
• Support project environmental data reduction and summarization.
• Support project feasibility study, remedial design, cost estimating, and permitting tasks.
• Assist with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS tasks.
• Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
• Assist with the development of technical scopes of work and cost estimating for proposal efforts on small‑to‑medium‑sized project opportunities.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Time management

Independence

Positive attitude

Environmental data interpretation

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

HAZWOPER training

Job description

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Environmental Engineer 1 for a technical support role in Oakland, CA or Walnut Creek, CA. The position offers hands-on field and office duties with a team of engineers focused on environmental projects.

You will conduct field investigations, assist with design development, and help prepare documentation and cost estimates. The role requires a bachelor’s in environmental engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, with opportunities for growth and learning.