Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer to lead complex site investigations and remediation projects addressing groundwater, soil, and sediment contamination for commercial and industrial sites.

This role emphasizes leadership and client-focused project delivery. You will manage technical and financial aspects, mentor staff, and collaborate with regulatory agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental) required.
• CalEPA/USEPA/SWRCB regulations knowledge required.
• Professional licensure in California (P.E.) required.
• Demonstrated client management and business development track record.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement challenging technical projects involving site investigation, remediation, and environmental due diligence processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supporting Geosyntec’s growth through effective business development.
• Task and project management: budgeting, scheduling, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Evaluate contaminated sites and develop remediation strategies, including feasibility studies and remedial action plans.
• Lead development of work plans, data evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Mentor early career staff in project execution, cost control, and career development.

Skills

Environmental remediation

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge (CalEPA/USEPA/SW

Client management

Technical report writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental)

Professional licensure in California (P.E.)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer to join our site assessment and environmental remediation practice at our Long Beach, California office. This position is ideal for an accomplished, experienced professional interested in taking on a leadership role and contributing to complex projects addressing groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and sediment contamination at commercial and industrial property sites. Responsibilities will encompass the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction phases. Our diverse client portfolio includes industrial, institutional, and governmental organizations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic firm, engage in innovative project work, and collaborate with industry-leading professionals.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is a senior engineering leadership role involving project, client, staff, and business development responsibilities, including:

• Manage and implement challenging technical projects involving site investigation, remediation, and environmental due diligence processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients, using your expertise to support Geosyntec’s growth through effective business development and client management
• Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability
• Evaluate contaminated sites and develop remediation strategies, including feasibility studies, remedial action plans, and remediation design plans
• Lead the development of work plans, data evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses
• Implement remedial pilot tests and then construct and operate full-scale systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, calculations, engineering design, permitting, and supervision of field teams
• Write technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; oversee and review documents prepared by project teams
• Interpret policy and interact with regulatory agencies advocating on behalf of our clients
• Establish and foster trust-based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders
• Mentor and support early career staff in project execution, cost and schedule management, client relations, and career development; address performance gaps as needed
• At times, this position may also include fieldwork, including site visits, multi-media environmental sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional licensure in California (i.e., P.E.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years of environmental consulting experience in the California marketplace; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrable track record of successful client management and business development (required)
• Thorough understanding of CalEPA, USEPA, and SWRCB regulations (required)
• Excellent technical leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $134,970/year / Maximum Salary: $188,960/year (Long Beach, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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