Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer / Professional Geologist

Kleinfelder, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 84,270 - 112,008; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder, Inc. is seeking a Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist to join our team in Rancho Cordova, California. The role involves managing environmental projects, mentoring junior staff, and preparing proposals and technical reports.

Candidates must have at least 6 years of environmental experience with a strong preference for those with 8 or more years. The position offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary estimated between $84,270 and $112,008.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of related environmental experience; 8+ years highly preferred.
• Collaborative spirit and resourcefulness essential.
• Current PE or PG license required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform site investigation and remediation project management.
• Mentor junior staff and lead client conversations.
• Prepare project proposals and peer-reviews for deliverables.

Skills

Environmental experience

Excellent communication skills

Technical writing skills

Problem-solving mindset

Self-starter attitude

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

BS in Geology or related discipline

Tools

Hydraulic testing equipment

Field sampling tools

Job description

Job Description

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist to work in our Sacramento, CA or Concord, CA office. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 years of environmental experience.

The ideal candidate will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of professional tasks, in the field and office, in our team-oriented environment. The candidate would be able to take a project from the proposal phase through report preparation on the most challenging remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform task management duties on site investigation, remedy selection, and remediation projects across Northern California
• Coordinate with and mentor junior-level staff on small to large project and tasks
• Lead conversations with private and municipal clients, as well as relevant regulatory agencies
• Prepare and peer review project deliverables as needed, including work plans, reports, remedy selection documents, and internal, client, or agency-facing presentations
• Guide team members in meeting Kleinfelder’s safety and quality standards
• Prepare proposals for small to medium sized projects (<$50,000 to $250,000) with support from senior staff
• Review RFPs and RFQs, and participate in go/no-go evaluations of identified opportunities.
• Manage small to medium sized projects (<$50,000)
• Work independently and perform routine, well-defined field and office tasks and analysis under direct supervision by senior team members
• Communicate effectively with field/construction contractors
• As needed, oversee subsurface drilling investigations to determine the presence and extent of impacts in soil, soil vapor and groundwater
• Confirm the quality procedures used by team members when collecting multimedia samples for field and laboratory testing
• Assists in performance of hydraulic tests to support hydrogeologic analysis of water resource projects and environmental remediation system design (including groundwater recovery and treatment, de-watering, and hydraulic containment) (as needed)
• Prepare designs, reports, and calculations for simple to moderately complex environmental site assessments and remediation type projects (commercial, industrial, and educational facilities, levees, dams, pipelines, electrical facilities, etc.)
• Supervise and direct surface and subsurface investigations that employ soil borings, test pits, well installations, well destructions, soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling, aquifer testing, and surface geophysical surveys

Requirements

• 6-10 years of related environmental experience – 8+ years highly preferred
• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a BS in Geology or other related discipline (e.g., Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, etc.)
• Collaborative spirit and resourcefulness along with prompt geological and engineering judgment and decision making
• Ability to organize priorities and multi-task effectively, along with a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment
• Motivated self-starter; someone who takes initiative and is willing to tackle challenging new tasks with support
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Current Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or ability to be qualified and pass one of these exams within one year of being hired
• A problem-solving mindset is essential
• Must be able to follow proper procedures, perform accurate computations, and maintain cordial relationships with coworkers, contractors, and clients
• Capable of clear and concise verbal and written communication and can operate with moderate to minimal supervision
• Ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs
• Will require OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hr certification (if not already certified)
• Will require enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals and initial and random drug screens
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to travel and drive regularly, often long distances

Benefits

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Salary range: $84,270 - $112,008.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)