Geoenvironmental Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 101,675 - 132,180; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Geoenvironmental Engineer for their Northern California/San Francisco area offices, including Oakland and Walnut Creek. The successful candidate will engage in projects related to landfill design, construction quality assurance, and environmental compliance.

Ideal applicants will hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and possess strong communication skills. A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits await the suitable candidate.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in geoenvironmental engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with solid waste projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct civil and stormwater design for landfill and composting facilities.
• Prepare permit documents for solid waste management.
• Manage project tasks and conduct fieldwork for site investigation.

Skills

Strong oral and technical writing skills

Experience with modeling/design tools such as Civil3D or Microstation

Available to travel for project related work

Demonstrated strong interest in solid waste

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, geologic or geotechnical engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Tools

Civil3D

Microstation

Job description

Geoenvironmental Engineer

Primary Location: US-CA-Oakland

Additional Locations: US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CA-Davis, US-CA-Rancho Cordova

ID: 2026-4556

Category: Solid Waste

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Geoenvironmental Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Northern California/San Francisco Bay Area Branch in our Oakland, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, or Davis, CA office the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule may be available at the discretion of the Company. The position will apply your engineering skills real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; landfill and compost facility design and construction including construction quality assurance; solid waste planning, static and seismic slope stability evaluations; civil infrastructure design; applications of geosynthetics, and permitting and regulatory compliance, while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Civil and stormwater design and site layout for landfill and composting facilities
• Engineering analyses such as slope stability, seismic design, foundation design, leachate and landfill gas modeling, and seepage
• Preparation of permit documents such as Joint Technical Documents and closure plans, solid waste management permits, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, engineer's cost estimates, and construction quality plans
• Fieldwork associated with investigation, design and construction services
• Project/task management
• Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to solid and hazardous wastes
• Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities
• 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 civil, environmental, geologic or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration or the ability to obtain P.E. registration within 1 year. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated strong interest in solid waste. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Interaction with regulatory agencies (e.g., CalRecycle, State Departments of Environmental Quality or Health, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances and Control). (preferred)
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as Civil3D or Microstation and Slope/W. (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Available to travel for project related work. (required)
• 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)

Compensation and Benefits

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 California locations 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: $97,255 / Maximum Salary: $126,430 (Davis, Sacramento)
• Minimum Salary: $101,675 / Maximum Salary: $132,180 (Walnut Creek, Oakland)

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.