Experienced Remediation Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 112,260 - 180,745; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Santa Barbara/ Ventura, CA seeks a Senior Engineer to lead site assessment and environmental remediation projects. You will manage investigations, design remediation plans, and coordinate permitting and construction, while building strong client relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental consulting in California, PE licensure, and a track record in business development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years environmental consulting experience in California.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California required.
• Demonstrated track record in client management and business development.
• Thorough understanding of CalEPA and USEPA regulations.
• Excellent leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Willingness to travel to client facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement challenging technical projects involving site investigation, remediation, and due diligence processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support Geosyntec's growth.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and profitability.
• Prepare engineering designs for construction and contractor procurement; lead calculation packages.
• Develop remediation strategies including feasibility studies and action plans.
• Lead data evaluation, cost-benefit analyses, and work plan development.
• Coordinate remedial pilot tests, vendor selection, permitting, and field supervision.
• Write and review technical reports, letters, plans, specifications, and proposals.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer licensure (CA)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our site assessment and environmental remediation practice at our Santa Barbara or Ventura, California offices. This position is ideal for an accomplished and experienced professional interested in taking on a leadership role. Responsibilities will encompass the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction phases. Our diverse client portfolio includes industrial, institutional, and governmental organizations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic firm, engage in innovative project work, and collaborate with industry-leading professionals.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and implement challenging technical projects involving site investigation, remediation, and environmental due diligence processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients, using expertise to support Geosyntec's growth through effective business development and client management.
• Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Preparing engineering designs for construction and contractor procurement, as well as leading the development of associated calculation packages.
• Evaluate contaminated sites and develop remediation strategies, including feasibility studies, removal action work plans, and remediation design plans.
• Lead the development of work plans, data evaluation, and cost‑benefit analyses.
• Implement remedial pilot tests and systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, permitting, and supervision of field teams.
• Write technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; oversee and review documents prepared by project teams.
• Establish and foster trust‑based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support early career staff in project execution, cost and schedule management, client relations, and career development; address performance gaps as needed.
• 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 engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred) (required)
• Advanced degree in the same (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years (8+ years preferred) of environmental consulting experience in the California marketplace; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Full understanding of engineering fundamentals associated with site remediation (required), with value‑added for engineering competency in remediation specialty focus areas (soil vapor extraction, vapor intrusion mitigation systems, water/wastewater treatment, injections, etc.) (required)
• Demonstrable track record of successful client management and business development (required)
• Thorough understanding of CalEPA and USEPA regulations (required)
• Excellent technical leadership of multi‑disciplinary project teams (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations (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)

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 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: $112,260/year / Maximum Salary: $180,745/year (Santa Barbara, Ventura)

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.