Senior Project or Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Ninyo & Moore; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project or Senior Environmental Geologist/Engineer to lead project management and client relations in California. This role involves providing technical guidance, managing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in environmental consulting and a strong educational background in geology or engineering. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact in the field of geotechnical and environmental sciences, and enjoy a full-time position with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience required.
• Professional registration/certification in geology or engineering needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and manage project work.
• Build and maintain client relationships and manage budgets.
• Negotiate clean-up goals with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Project Management

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

B.S. Degree in Geology

Professional Engineer License

California Certified Hydrogeologist

OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification

Job description

Senior Project or Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer (San Jose, CA) [PSEE-ALA]

Job Description: Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants has an immediate opening for a Senior Project or Senior Environmental Geologist or Engineer to assist with project and client management in either our Alameda, San Jose, or West Sacramento, California offices. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Providing senior technical review and sign off for reports and related work products (if Senior level);
• Providing technical direction to staff;
• Maintaining field staffing, planning and implementing project work;
• Assisting with recruiting, training, and mentoring technical staff;
• Establishing and managing schedules, goals and budgets;
• Subcontracting, construction management and supervision;
• Developing environmental project opportunities;
• Building and maintaining client relationships;
• Reviewing requests for proposals and preparing winning proposals;
• Participating in all aspects of environmental proposals, including presentation meetings, planning, site audits, cost breakdown and proposal preparation;
• Negotiating clean-up goals and closure of sites with federal, state and local regulatory agencies including United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC), and Air Quality Management District (AQMDs).

Education and Certifications: B.S. Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering. Professional registration/certification (e.g., California Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer license REQUIRED, California Certified Hydrogeologist a plus). OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification.

Required Skills: Approximately 10+ years of recent professional environmental consulting experience. Ability to manage contractors in the field. Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills are required. Ability to interpret fieldwork, data collection, evaluation, and technical writing skills. Experience in project management, maintaining budget controls, reviewing budgets, invoicing projects, and knowledge of preparing project status updates to clients, attorneys and regulators.

Status: Full time with excellent benefits.

Location: Alameda, San Jose, or West Sacramento, CA

Reference ID: -PSEE-ALA

Salary Range: Senior Project-Level: $110,000 to $135,000 per year; Senior-Level: $125,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Ninyo & Moore, an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, is a professional geotechnical and environmental sciences consulting firm providing services in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and groundwater contamination assessment, site remediation, hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety.

Our geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing specialists provide services to clients in both the public and private sectors. With offices in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Utah, our firm is fully committed to being responsive, cost-efficient, and thorough in meeting the clients’ project needs and objectives.

The quality of Ninyo & Moore’s personnel base has become widely recognized. The firm employs a diverse team of industry experts, including registered geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, engineering geologists, geophysicists, environmental scientists, industrial hygienists, field technicians, special deputy inspectors, and specialists in fields such as regulatory issues and interpretation, hazardous waste management, health and safety, and remedial action planning.

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