Senior Technical Lead – Environmental Assessment

Kleinfelder; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinfelder's Southern California team seeks a Senior Technical Lead to provide environmental assessment and investigation support for major regional contracts. The role requires extensive site characterization and remediation background, based in downtown Los Angeles.

Responsibilities include leading technical execution, overseeing QA/QC, and mentoring staff, with client interaction and business development responsibilities as a leadership role model.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of environmental consulting in California with regulatory knowledge; 15+ years preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience on multi-disciplinary environmental projects.
• BS (MS preferred) in environmental engineering, geology, or related field is required.
• Professional licensure (PE or PG) or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental site assessments, soil, soil gas, and groundwater assessments, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, remediation system design/operation.
• Perform advanced technical writing and detailed review of data/reports.
• Lead large programs and manage project teams with scope, schedule, and budget compliance.

Skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Customer focus

Leadership

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Decision making

Team leadership under pressure

Education

BS/MS in environmental engineering/geology

Job description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder's Southern California Area is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to provide environmental assessment and investigation technical support for our region. This candidate will lead project technical execution and will work on exciting large local transportation and municipal agency contracts to contribute to a real positive impact on our community. The candidate must have an extensive site characterization assessment and remediation background. This person will be based out of our downtown Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Oversee environmental site assessments, soil, soil gas, and groundwater assessments, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, remediation system design/operation, construction, multi-media compliance efforts, and other supporting technical studies
• Perform advanced technical writing and detailed review of data/reports
• Experience/working-knowledge with Department of Toxic Substances Control and Regional Water Quality Control Boards
• Understanding of US EPA RCRA and TSCA regulations
• Perform data analyses in support of scientific investigations and engineered solutions

Project Management

• Oversee large programs and multiple projects simultaneously within scope, schedule, and budget
• High level of competency in environmental consulting- including financial management, client management, and risk management
• Manage a full project team
• Front-line client interaction/communications
• Accountable for Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on project deliverables

Mentorship

• Staff supervision and team leadership
• Career and technical mentoring and training for junior staff
• Assisting in loss prevention and risk management

As a Senior Technical Lead and role model, this leadership position requires an excellent attitude and an ability to communicate and effectively manage a very talented bench of internal and external team members/staff. Additionally, this individual will be expected to take a leadership role in business development.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting, in-depth knowledge of California regulations, and the ability to provide high-end technical advisory support - 15+ years is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience with multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects and proven responsibility with scope / schedule / budget.
• BS (MS preferred) from an accredited college/university with a major in environmental engineering, geology, or related field is required.
• Professional licensure (PE or PG) or the ability to obtain within 3 months required

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent technical writing and editing skills
• Well-developed oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented delivery
• Leadership and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines
• Conscientious and high attention to detail
• Good judgment and sound decision-making skills
• Experience in providing leadership to diverse project teams on high-pressure, high-visibility projects

POSITION CONDITIONS

• This position is performed in an office and field environment.
• Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Up to 20% of time may be dedicated to field activities in varying environmental conditions including inclement weather.
• Some night and weekend work may be required for this position.
• May periodically require travel and stays outside of the greater Los Angeles area.
• Personal vehicle use for travel to / from project site is expected.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$131,248 - $182,874.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.