Experienced Remediation Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Personal paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in California is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead site assessment and environmental remediation efforts.

The role involves directing investigations, designing solutions, and coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in environmental consulting in California, PE licensure, and strong leadership and communication skills, with a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of environmental consulting experience in California
• Strong understanding of site remediation and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record in client management and business development

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead site investigation, remediation, and due diligence projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients to support Geosyntec's growth.
• Plan and manage budgets, schedules, quality, and profitability of projects.
• Prepare engineering designs for construction and contractor procurement.
• Develop remediation strategies including feasibility studies and design plans.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Client management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE licensure in California

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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

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.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position is a senior engineering leadership role involving project, client, staff, and business development responsibilities, including:

• 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 your 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 just 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.