Principal Civil & Environmental Engineer – Landfill Redevelopment

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off—holidays, vacation, sick

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) and other benefits

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Oakland is seeking a Principal Civil / Environmental Engineer to lead complex landfill closure and redevelopment projects, provide senior technical leadership, and mentor staff across California.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in civil/environmental consulting, a CA PE license, and strong experience with gas/vapor intrusion, remediation, regulatory strategy, and client advisory services. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction engineering/management, or a closely related discipline (required).
• MS or PhD in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction engineering and management, or related discipline (preferred).
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration with California registration or ability to obtain California registration promptly (required).
• Additional relevant contractor licensing or hazardous materials certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex civil/environmental engineering projects involving landfill investigation, closure, post-closure land use, redevelopment, environmental remediation, gas and vapor intrusion mitigation, and construction support.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge for gas and vapor intrusion mitigation systems addressing methane, mercury vapor, radon, VOCs, and other indoor air intrusion concerns.
• Oversee design, construction quality assurance, startup, operation, maintenance, monitoring, and performance evaluation for mitigation systems.
• Provide senior technical leadership for landfill closure and redevelopment projects, including closure plans, post-closure land use plans, and monitoring plans.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams providing geotechnical, environmental, site/civil design, construction observation, remediation, and redevelopment support services.
• Develop and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, remedial action plans, regulatory submittals, and technical reports.

Skills

Landfill closure expertise

Gas & vapor intrusion mitigation

Regulatory strategy

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/construction management

MS/PhD in civil/environmental/construction management

Professional Engineer (PE) license in CA

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Oakland is seeking a Principal Civil / Environmental Engineer to lead complex landfill closure and redevelopment projects, provide senior technical leadership, and mentor staff across California.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in civil/environmental consulting, a CA PE license, and strong experience with gas/vapor intrusion, remediation, regulatory strategy, and client advisory services. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.