Environmental Specialist

Kleinfelder; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Kleinfelder’s Los Angeles area Environmental Specialist role focuses on supporting client needs through AST/UST compliance for local infrastructure. Based in Los Angeles, the candidate will perform field and desktop tasks, develop documentation, and work with clients and agencies to ensure regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of relevant technical experience, California regulatory knowledge, and certifications like STI SP-001 and ICC Designated Operator.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of directly related technical experience.
• Certification: STI SP-001 Aboveground Tank System Inspector.
• ICC Designated Operator certification preferred.
• Eligible for 40-hour HAZWOPER.

Responsabilités

• Lead field and desktop tasks and independent analysis.
• Provide technical quality oversight related to AST/USTs.
• Develop accurate documentation to support facility compliance.
• Coordinate testing and repairs with clients and enforcement agencies.
• Oversee multiple projects to ensure quality of deliverables.

Connaissances

AST/UST knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Field inspections

Documentation

Tank drawings

CUPA knowledge

Team coordination

Formation

STI SP-001 Certification

ICC Designated Operator

40-hour HAZWOPER

ICC Service Technician

CA regulatory familiarity

Outils

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Job Description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step into Your New Role

The Kleinfelder Los Angeles Area is seeking to fill a position of an Environmental Specialist to support client needs. The candidate will oversee and be directly involved in executing aboveground and underground storage tank (AST / UST) compliance for local transportation infrastructure projects. We are looking for someone with interest in providing quality technical field and documentation support and partnering closely with our clients. The position will be based in Los Angeles, CA.

The ideal candidate will be expected to:

• Utilize their skills and experience to contribute to programmatic compliance projects.
• Lead and perform field and desktop tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis.
• Provide technical quality oversight related to AST and USTs.
• Develop accurate and complete documentation to support facility compliance.
• Support with other environmental tasks, as requested.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of AST / UST fuel / petroleum storage tank components and systems (i.e., Healy, Bravo, Veeder Root, etc.).
• Consulting / permitting / regulatory compliance experience in California, particularly with local CUPA agencies, SCAQMD, CARB, and Water Board.
• Act as a Designated Operator if needed, including preparation and delivery of training as well as inspections and documentation
• Working knowledge of Fire Code, NFPA, APSA, STI as it applies to fuel tanks.
• Understanding of tank documentation requirements for Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP) / California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).
• Oversight of tank subconsultants regarding installation, modification, removal, operation, testing, and inspection.
• Understanding of proper documentation required for USTs for compliance with Water Board and CUPAs.
• Knowledge of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure.
• Ability to read and understand tank design drawings.

Project Management:

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure quality is achieved on project deliverables.
• Coordination of testing (i.e., SB989, monitoring certification) and repairs of tank systems with clients and enforcement agencies.
• Contractor oversight.
• Organizational skills to ensure proper consulting of priorities to clients.

Experience:

• 3 - 6 years of directly related technical experience

Certification / Registration:

• STI SP-001 Aboveground Tank System Inspector Certification
• ICC Designated Operator
• ICC Service Technician a plus
• 40-hour HAZWOPER a plus

Additional Expectations:

• Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently as an integral team member, using knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and solve problems of diverse scope
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred
• Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized and have a keen sense of detail.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$52,656 - $87,906.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and it's subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.