Seattle | Senior Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

LVI Associates; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Long-term leadership opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates in Seattle seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist with a strong background in remediation, site investigation, and cleanup implementation. You will lead technical efforts, manage projects, and coordinate with clients across public and private sectors.

The role blends office and field responsibilities, including ESAs, RI/FS, design, field oversight, and regulatory coordination.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting, remediation, site investigation, and oversight.
• Strong understanding of state and federal environmental regulations and remediation frameworks.
• Experience managing complex projects from characterization through remedial design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review technical reports and ESAs, RI/FS, remedial action plans, design docs, and closure documents.
• Develop or support engineering calculations, cost estimates, design reports, and construction packages.
• Manage projects including scheduling, budgeting, client communication, subcontractor oversight, and team coordination.
• Plan and oversee field investigations and monitoring programs for soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and vapor media.
• Direct field teams, laboratories, and subcontractors ensuring QA and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development through proposals, client relationships, and teaming with partners.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Client communication

Mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science

Job description

Seattle | Senior Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist (PR/612803) Seattle, Washington

Salary: USD160000 - USD250000 per annum

A growing employee-focused environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior to Principal Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist with a strong background in environmental remediation, contaminated site investigation, and cleanup implementation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive consulting experience supporting both public- and private-sector clients and will be comfortable balancing technical leadership, project management, field oversight, and client engagement. This position includes a blend of office and field responsibilities, including construction oversight, environmental sampling, regulatory coordination, and client interaction.

This role requires an individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment while also being capable of working independently with limited oversight. Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Projects typically involve complex contaminated sites with soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, and vapor-related environmental concerns. Candidates will have the opportunity to contribute throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, investigation, feasibility evaluations, remedial design, and implementation.

This is a full-time position with a flexible work environment focused on meeting client needs and project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review technical reports and environmental documents, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, design documents, compliance monitoring plans, and closure documentation.
• Develop or support engineering calculations, cost estimates, design reports, technical specifications, and construction packages.
• Manage projects and tasks, including scheduling, budgeting, client communication, subcontractor oversight, and team coordination.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field investigations and environmental monitoring programs involving soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, stormwater, vapor, and other media.
• Direct field teams, laboratories, and subcontractors while ensuring quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client relationship management, strategic planning, and collaboration with teaming partners.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional registration such as PE, PG, LG, or equivalent preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting, remediation, construction oversight, and/or contaminated site investigation.
• Strong understanding of state and federal environmental regulations and remediation frameworks.
• Experience managing complex environmental projects from site characterization through remedial design and implementation.
• Familiarity with investigation and remediation strategies involving soil, groundwater, sediment, stormwater, surface water, and vapor intrusion.
• Experience with permitting, agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, source control, redevelopment considerations, and environmental compliance.
• Strong technical writing, project management, and client communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically for project meetings, field activities, and construction oversight.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling.
• Supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance.
• Potential for long-term leadership growth opportunities.