Sr. Project or Senior Environmental Engineer or Geologist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project or Environmental Geologist/Engineer to lead project and client management efforts in California. This role involves overseeing technical reviews, managing field operations, and building client relationships while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in environmental consulting, strong project management skills, and the ability to mentor and guide a team. Join a dynamic firm that values expertise and offers a collaborative environment, where your contributions can make a significant impact on environmental projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional environmental consulting experience required.
• Professional registration/certification in California is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage project work, schedules, goals, and budgets effectively.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to staff members.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Project Management

Technical Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

B.S. Degree in Geology

B.S. Degree in Hydrogeology

B.S. Degree in Engineering

California Professional Geologist License

California Certified Hydrogeologist

OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification

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 audit, 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

Salary range: dependent on title and experience, as follows:

• Senior Project-Level: $110K to $135K per year
• Senior Level: $125K to $150K per year

Location: San Jose, Alameda, or West Sacramento, CA. Will consider applicants in Orange or San Diego Counties with a California PE.