Environmental Engineer - Remediation Engineering Focus in Oakland

Energy Jobline ZR; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) match

Commuter Benefits

TerraLunches

TerraTalks

Professional Development Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedule

Ongoing company-sponsored events

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering is actively seeking a Senior Project or Associate Engineer to join our Oakland or Pleasanton, CA offices. You will lead and deliver environmental investigation and remediation projects, supervising teams and coordinating with clients and agencies.

The role emphasizes project management, design deliverables, and health and safety oversight, with compensation based on experience and location. The pay range is disclosed as $95,000–$125,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering is required.
• California Civil Engineering PE license is required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current refresher training required.
• Experience with RI/FS and remedial design deliverables is expected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for environmental projects, including site investigation and remediation.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and teams to execute scope effectively.
• Prepare design documents, calculations, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Lead development of environmental remediation designs and engineering analyses.
• Plan field activities and oversee Health and Safety Plans.
• Coordinate with internal CAD/GIS staff and subconsultants; manage contracts and invoicing.
• Mentor junior staff and act as a client/agency liaison where needed.

Skills

CA PE license

Environmental/ Civil engineering

HazWoper certification

Project management

Financial management

Communication

Regulatory interaction

Health and safety oversight

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Terraphase offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We listen to our clients and focus on their needs. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

The Role

Terraphase Engineering is seeking a Senior Project or Associate Engineer to join our team in our Oakland or Pleasanton, CA offices. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of engineering deliverables (design details, drawings, calculations, and reports) and management duties for various investigation and design projects.

Key Responsibilities:

At the Senior Project level, the successful candidate will deliver the key responsibilities described below at the deliverable or project level under the supervision of Terraphase Senior- and Principal-level staff, including Terraphase project managers, Client Managers, and internal subject matter experts.

At the Associate level, the successful candidate will lead and manage the delivery of key responsibilities described below in collaboration with Terraphase Principal-level staff, but with day-to-day responsibility for safe, quality, and efficient project delivery,

• Serve as Project Manager for a variety of environmental projects, especially site investigation and remediation projects, including:
  • Develop project scopes and budgets.
  • Work with Terraphase project and operational leads to develop effective project teams to execute the project scope.
  • Use Terraphase project management software to assign, track, and review the quality and timely delivery of project tasks.
  • Manage subconsultant/subcontractor contracts, including issuing agreements.
  • Manage project finances, including monitoring project financial metrics using Terraphase financial management software, managing scope and budget, managing changes in scope, and timely project invoicing.
• Primary or contributing author of project deliverables such as, Remedial Investigation / Feasibility Studies (RI/FS), Remedial Action Plans (RAW/RAPs).
• Lead development of environmental remediation design and implementation deliverables, including:
  • Develop and compile project basis of design parameters, including preparation of Basis of Design documents.
  • Management and development of engineering analyses, drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for remedial projects to Terraphase and industry-established standards.
  • Work with internal teams (CAD, GIS, database staff) to develop high-quality plans and figures, including review of draft deliverables provided by staff.
  • Requests for Proposals and similar procurement documents for implementation of environmental remediation projects.
• Plan and oversee or directly develop project Health and Safety Plans for the safe implementation of environmental investigation and remediation field work.
• Plan and coordinate field activities and oversee project field implementation at complex sites, including:
  • Work with project managers and senior staff to develop field implementation oversight priorities for Terraphase staff.
  • Develop and communicate Construction Quality Administration (CQA) requirements for Terraphase oversight staff to execute during field implementation.
  • Support the safe implementation of field work by ensuring consistent implementation of project Health and Safety Plans and Terraphase SOPs.
  • Track and communicate project progress and issues to internal and external project stakeholders.
  • Work with Terraphase experts to proactively and safely address and resolve issues as they emerge.
• Significantly contribute to regulatory interactions and act as a key point of contact with clients and agencies · Contribute to the preparation of competitive proposal packages r other business development activities.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and oversight to junior technical staff

Who You Are

• Bachelor's (required) or Master's () degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of environmental/engineering consulting experience
• California Civil Engineering PE required
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current refresher training
• Proven experience with remedial investigation and design of mitigation or remediation systems (VIMS, SVE, air sparge, in-situ enhanced bioremediation, or in-situ chemical oxidation, etc.)
• Experienced in project financial management with project budgets of $200,000 or more
• Implementation of environmental remediation projects in the field, including construction oversight/management
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or ArcGIS typical for the preparation of engineering design work for environmental remediation projects
• Strong health and safety awareness and culture
• Familiarity with Bay Area environmental consulting environment, regulatory agencies and environmental landscape
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Comfortable with regulator interaction and client conversations early in the project process
• Experience
• Active in technical community (e.g., presenting at and attending conferences)
• Staff supervision

Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location.

Pay Range $95,000—$125,000 USD

Who We Are

We are an environmental consulting company that offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

Terraphase was founded with the goal of developing a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides high-quality services to clients with regional and nationwide operations. We are driven by creating valuable work products for our company and clients, and a rewarding environment for our employees. Our staff is comprised of registered professionals in civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering.

Our unique company culture philosophy of appreciating and recognizing individuals for their work, leadership, and mentoring, while supporting and encouraging a healthy personal and professional lifestyle help to make Terraphase one of the best places to work.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term
• 401(k) match
• Commuter Benefits
• TerraLunches
• TerraTalks
• Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedule
• ongoing company-sponsored events.

EOE STATEMENT

Terraphase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive & diverse work environment where individual strengths and diverse viewpoints are respected and complement each other to achieve common goals. (EOE M/V/F/D)

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