PFAS Remediation Lead — Engineer or Geologist (CA)

Geosyntec Consultants; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 101,650 - 188,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Personal paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Oakland, Walnut Creek, or Sacramento is seeking an Experienced Remediation Engineer or Geologist (PFAS) to lead PFAS investigations and remedial projects. You will guide multi‑disciplinary teams, coordinate regulatory aspects, and deliver engineering solutions for complex environmental challenges across Northern California.

You will develop site models, plan multi‑media sampling, and oversee treatment design, permitting, O&M, and client communications, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 7+ years of environmental consulting experience with PFAS focus.
• Strong remediation foundation and PFAS investigation methods.
• Experience managing projects with budget, scope, and schedule responsibility.
• Thorough understanding of CalEPA and USEPA PFAS regulations and guidance.
• Experience mentoring professional staff and leading teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client facilities and perform field activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead PFAS investigations, remediation projects, and client communications.
• Develop PFAS CSMS, sampling programs, and remedy strategies.
• Prepare work plans, memos, data interpretations, and remediation designs.
• Oversee pilot studies, full‑scale remedy implementation, and O&M support.
• Review deliverables and provide technical oversight to the project team.
• Support business development and client relationship growth with regulators and clients.
• Mentor junior staff in PFAS sampling and data quality review; travel as needed.

Skills

PFAS investigations

Remediation/treatment

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Technical leadership

Mentoring staff

Writing and communication

Field work

Driving/valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) licensure in California

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants in Oakland, Walnut Creek, or Sacramento is seeking an Experienced Remediation Engineer or Geologist (PFAS) to lead PFAS investigations and remedial projects. You will guide multi‑disciplinary teams, coordinate regulatory aspects, and deliver engineering solutions for complex environmental challenges across Northern California.

You will develop site models, plan multi‑media sampling, and oversee treatment design, permitting, O&M, and client communications, with a focus on