Project Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-Competitive Compensation

Annual Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Well-Being Program

Paid Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an environmental engineer, geologist, or scientist to enhance its environmental remediation services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale projects within the oil and gas sector, collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. You will engage in technical analysis, prepare comprehensive reports, and contribute to innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive culture, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a company that values collaboration, quality, and client relationships. Join a team that is committed to making a difference in the world.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Ability to perform technical analysis and write reports.
• Experience at NAPL remediation sites is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to NAPL and other contaminants.
• Prepare and review plans, reports, and presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior staff while managing project tasks.

Skills

Technical analysis

Data management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organization skills

Work ethic

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering

Master’s degree in environmental engineering

Tools

GIS

EQuIS

R

Python

Job description

We are seeking an environmental engineer, geologist, or scientist to support GEI’s growing environmental remediation services within the oil and gas industry nationally. The ideal candidate will be technical-minded and will have experience working in the oil and gas industry at large, complex sites such as refineries, bulk terminals, and other industrial facilities within state- and/or federally-led regulatory programs. The candidate will bring a deep focus on technical excellence and strategic thinking. You will join a growing team of highly motivated project managers, staff professionals, and senior leaders with a deep focus on collaboration, quality, and client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills and collaborate with other environmental and engineering professionals within a close-knit team who works hard and supports each other.

Location Carlsbad, California, though for exceptional candidates location in any of GEI's North American offices may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) such as delineation, stability, recoverability, and natural source zone depletion (NSZD) evaluations.
• Perform similar technical analysis for other contaminants and phases, e.g., petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, metals, and PFAS.
• Prepare conceptual site models (CSMs).
• Prepare and review plans, reports and technical presentations for delivery to clients and regulators.
• Perform and/or manage on-site field staff during the implementation of investigation and design projects.
• Develop and task manage project plans, work scopes, schedules, and budgets with associated tracking and organizational tools.
• Work with staff and senior technical experts in offices throughout the nation to deliver high quality work products to local clients.
• Provide technical direction and training to staff, as necessary to complete assignments.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.
• Delegate and coordinate project tasks.

Professional Skills and Attributes

• Excellent technical analysis and data management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in small and large teams.
• Experience working at NAPL remediation sites such as refineries, bulk terminals, and other industrial facilities within state- and/or federally-led regulatory programs.
• Ability to be adaptive, creative, and bring inventive solutions to projects and problems.
• Willingness to learn new skills and build partnerships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent organization, schedule, and budget management skills.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and commitment to producing quality work.
• Overnight travel may be required; approximately 10 to 15%.
• Experience with human health and/or ecological risk assessment is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, hydrogeology, geology, or similar science.
• 5+ years of professional experience relevant to environmental consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technical analysis and write technical reports.
• Technical aptitude for environmental and remedial evaluations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with plume stability evaluations, LNAPL transmissivity test implementation and evaluation, NSZD test implementation and evaluation, and/or similar evaluations.
• Programming capability (e.g., R or Python) to perform complex evaluations and/or automate routine tasks.
• Experience working with databases (e.g., EQuIS) and GIS.
• Professional registration (e.g., P.E., LSP, P.G., etc.) or ability to obtain in area of expertise.
• Master’s degree in environmental engineering, hydrogeology, geology, or similar science.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $40.88 – 57.72/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.