Senior Project Lead - Environmental Geologist/Engineer, SJ

SOCOTEC, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Social activities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Senior Project or Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer to support project and client management across multiple California offices (Alameda, San Jose, Walnut Creek, West Sacramento).

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in environmental consulting, strong writing, budgeting, and leadership skills, and relevant geologic or engineering licenses. The role emphasizes client interaction and proposal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering.
• CA PG or PE license required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical review and sign-off on reports and related work products.
• Provide technical direction to staff and manage field staffing and project plans.
• Establish and manage project schedules, goals, and budgets.
• Manage subcontractors, construction activities, and field supervision.
• Build and maintain client relationships and develop new environmental opportunities.
• Review RFPs and prepare competitive proposals; participate in all aspects of environmental proposals.

Skills

Senior project management

Technical review

Staff mentoring

Budget controls

Client relations

Project scheduling

Field supervision

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology / Hydrogeology / Engineering

PG or PE license (CA)

HAZWOPER certification

Tools

None specified

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Senior Project or Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer to support project and client management across multiple California offices (Alameda, San Jose, Walnut Creek, West Sacramento).

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in environmental consulting, strong writing, budgeting, and leadership skills, and relevant geologic or engineering licenses. The role emphasizes client interaction and proposal development.