Remediation Project Engineer

EnSafe; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership benefits

Career development support

Health tracking tools

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm seeks a full-time Senior Remediation Engineer for their Concord, CA office. The role involves managing diverse remediation projects from investigations to regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or geology, with 10-20 years of experience. EnSafe, 100% employee-owned, offers a unique culture that promotes growth and wellness. The position's salary ranges from $120,000 to $165,000 annually, with a commitment to impactful environmental consulting.

Qualifications

• 10 to 20 years of relevant experience.
• CA P.E. or P.G. certification is required.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead pilot studies for contaminants.
• Manage O&M of remedial systems.
• Facilitate communication among team members and clients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental engineering or geology

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Remediation Engineer to help lead our Concord, CA office. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for diverse clients across the globe.

Candidates must be willing to work onsite at the Concord, CA office. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed, to meet this request.

What we are looking for

A Senior Remediation Project Engineer, who is driven to lead and manage a wide range of projects ranging from site investigations to regulatory compliance tasks, feasibility studies, remedial design, and/or implementation for both common and emerging (i.e., PFAS) contaminants. Joining our team means immersing yourself in an environment that nurtures creativity, encourages collaboration at all levels, fosters a supportive culture, and facilitates professional development.

Key Responsibilities Of This Position Will Include

• Technical Responsibilities
  • Design and lead pilot studies and field testing for various/emerging contaminants.
  • Design small and large-scale remedial systems to address soil, groundwater, and vapor contamination for sites regulated under CERCLA, RCRA, and state programs.
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets specific to 3D modeling tasks.
  • Manage O&M of remedial systems, operational data collection, and troubleshooting.
  • Review data compilation, database management, statistical evaluation, and modeling.
  • Prepare remediation feasibility studies, remedial action plans, and cost estimates.
  • Lead and support environmental inspections at client facilities.
• Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, clients, stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff.
  • Manage financial reporting and forecasting, providing accurate and timely updates to senior management.
  • Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives based on project outcomes and feedback.
• Marketing and Business Development Responsibilities
  • Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with the CA Senior Leadership Team.
  • Develop and execute a business development plan to grow business in the Northern CA Region of the U.S.
  • Represent EnSafe at local, state, and national professional conferences.
  • Lead technical proposal efforts.

Minimum Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental engineering or geology
• Between 10 and 20 years of experience
• CA P.E. or P.G.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Experience in design and implementation of remediation technologies
• Understanding groundwater/lithology characteristics/logging, hydraulics
• Knowledgeable in various 3D models
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Experience with task/project management and proposals
• Valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in the U.S.
• Regional travel up to 20% on an annual basis

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility.
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well‑being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path. Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem‑solving.

The minimum salary for this position in California is $70,304 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions.

California Salary Range

$120,000 - $165,000 USD

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.