Senior Environmental Project Lead (Geology/Engineering)

SOCOTEC, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Mentorship and training

Social activities

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project, Senior Environmental Geologist, or Senior Engineer for its California offices (Alameda, San Jose, Walnut Creek, West Sacramento).

The role focuses on senior technical review, client management, budgeting, and leading project teams in environmental consulting. The candidate will oversee negotiations with regulatory agencies, develop opportunities, and mentor staff while building client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical review and sign-off on reports and related work products (Senior level).
• Provide technical direction to staff.
• Manage field staffing, planning, and implementation of project work.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and mentoring technical staff.
• Establish and manage project schedules, goals, and budgets.
• Manage subcontractors, construction activities, and field supervision.
• Develop new environmental project opportunities.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Review requests for proposals (RFPs) and prepare competitive proposals.
• Participate in all aspects of environmental proposals, including presentation meetings, planning, site audits, cost breakdowns, and proposal preparation.
• Negotiate cleanup goals and site closures with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, including EPA, RWQCB, DTSC, and AQMDs.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Technical writing

Project management

Budgeting & invoicing

Regulatory updates

Client updates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project, Senior Environmental Geologist, or Senior Engineer for its California offices (Alameda, San Jose, Walnut Creek, West Sacramento).

The role focuses on senior technical review, client management, budgeting, and leading project teams in environmental consulting. The candidate will oversee negotiations with regulatory agencies, develop opportunities, and mentor staff while building client relationships.