Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer / Professional Geologist

Kleinfelder; Soudan (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist to work in our Sacramento, CA or Concord, CA offices. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 years environmental experience and be able to take projects from proposal through final reports.

The role involves leading site investigations, remediation projects, client discussions, and collaboration with regulatory agencies, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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 with prompt geological and engineering judgment and decision making
• Motivated self-starter; takes initiative and tackles challenging tasks
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Current PE, PG, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Problem-solving mindset; follow procedures and maintain good relations with coworkers, contractors, and clients
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication with moderate to minimal supervision
• Ability to perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, standing, lifting up to 30 lbs)
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hr certification (or ability to obtain)
• Enrollment in medical monitoring program with physicals and drug screens
• Pre-employment background checks and licensure/credential verification
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly

Responsibilities

• Perform task management on site investigation, remedy selection, and remediation projects across Northern California
• Coordinate with and mentor junior staff on projects and tasks
• Lead conversations with private and municipal clients and regulatory agencies
• Prepare and peer review project deliverables including work plans, reports, and presentations
• Guide team in meeting safety and quality standards
• Prepare proposals for small to medium projects with senior staff support
• Review RFPs/RFQs and participate in go/no-go decisions
• Manage small to medium projects under $50,000
• Work independently on field and office tasks under supervision
• Oversee subsurface drilling investigations for soil, groundwater, and vapor assessments
• Ensure quality procedures in sample collection and testing
• Support hydrogeologic analysis and remediation system design
• Prepare designs, reports, and calculations for site assessments and remediation projects
• Supervise surface and subsurface investigations with borings, wells, sampling, and testing

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team mentoring

Technical writing

Regulatory liaison

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Geology

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder 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 makingAbility 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

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$84,270 - 112,008.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

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)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

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