Staff Environmental Geologist II/Civil Engineer

NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NCE has an immediate opening for a Staff Level II Geologist or Civil Engineer based in our Pt. Richmond and/or Sacramento, California office. We are a mid-sized but rapidly growing firm with multiple CA offices.

The role supports environmental site assessment, regulatory compliance, and civil design on public- and private-sector projects. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, familiarity with Phase I/II assessments and California regulations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. Civil Engineering or Geology required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with California regulatory agencies and regulations (RWQCBs, DTSC, local health departments).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clients and projects of varying size and complexity.
• Evaluate, apply standard techniques and data analyses under supervision.
• Organize field work and assign tasks to staff specialists.
• Support plans, specifications, and engineers estimates (PS&E).
• Review field reports and guide office and field personnel.
• Research literature and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing project scope and proposals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering or Geology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NCE has an immediate opening for a Staff Level II Geologist or Civil Engineer based in our Pt. Richmond and/or Sacramento, California office. We are a mid-sized but rapidly growing firm with offices in Pt. Richmond, Oakland, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Reno (NV), and Anaheim, California.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a qualified and motivated professional to contribute to the continued growth of NCE’s environmental practice. The ideal candidate will support efforts in site assessment, due diligence assistance, clean-ups, regulatory interaction & compliance and property re-purposing with cities, counties and the private sector. In addition, the role includes opportunities to support our civil engineering design team on public-sector Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).

NCE’s projects often involve collaboration with cities and counties on property re-use and revitalization, as well as innovative design solutions for public infrastructure such as roads, trails, and site development. Our firm’s foundation and reputation are built on responsiveness, technical excellence, and long-standing client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an energetic and motivated staff level individual with experience to be a part of an organization that is growing. The responsibilities will generally include coordinating clients and projects of varying size and complexity and more specifically the following:

• Contribute to a variety of projects to meet client requirements and maintain ongoing positive relationships with clients
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform technical tasks, field tasks, studies, and analysis with ongoing review, coaching, and interaction with project team management
• Organize field work and assign tasks to staff specialists; assemble, review, and evaluate complex data; integrate data evaluations prepared by staff specialists into project
• Working with integrated and multi-disciplinary teams supporting the preparation of plans, specifications, engineers estimates (PS&E)
• Review field reports prepared by staff specialists; provide guidance to office and field personnel
• Contact vendors; research literature and regulatory requirements
• Desire and ability to learn to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Assist in developing project scope, writing proposals, participating in project interviews, and manage the allocation of resources to complete assigned projects

Qualifications (Must Have)

• B.S. Civil Engineering or Geology
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with various environmental regulatory agencies and regulations including the California Regional Water Quality Control Boards, Department of Toxic Substance Control, and local county health departments.
• Proficiency in latest versions of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge in site investigation techniques and strategies
• Knowledge of Phase I and Phase II Site Assessment requirements including ASTM 1527-21 and All Appropriate Inquiries.
• Possess attention to detail and is well organized.
• Capable and comfortable with independent work and group collaboration.
• Highly motivated, goal oriented, and possess a desire to learn.

Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• Possession of a California Professional Engineer (PE) or California Professional Geologist (PG) license
• Experience with proposal writing and job development
• Development of field sampling programs and experience conducting field sampling activities
• Experience with federal/state funded projects and documentation
• Experience with storm water regulations, low impact development and storm water runoff reduction design

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand and walk for long periods frequently on a daily basis, including over uneven terrain, and safely navigating active project sites.
• Work on a computer for up to 8 hours frequently on a daily basis.
• Communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, and climb as necessary to perform field observations, inspections, sampling, and related activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull field equipment and materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Operate and handle field equipment and instrumentation commonly used for assigned environmental or engineering work.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in both office and field environments. Field assignments may include work at construction sites, roadways, drilling/coring locations, undeveloped or remote areas, urban areas, and potentially contaminated sites. May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, uneven or rough terrain, dust, noise, moving equipment, and other conditions typical of active field and construction sites. May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with company, client, and site-specific safety requirements.
• May require travel to project locations, including extended travel, and occasional work outside normal business hours.
• Regular, reliable, predictable performance is needed.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

Salary range

$75,000 - $85,000 DOE and Location

Equal Employment Opportunity

NCE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NCE is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process may contact Human Resources.