Environmental Engineer

About the role

Environmental Engineer position reports to their Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for supporting site characterization, remediation, and environmental compliance projects for our industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing remediation systems
• Documenting results and findings of data collection, technical evaluations, and design activities
• Preparing plans and specifications for the investigation and remediation of hazardous waste sites and brownfields
• Implementing stormwater compliance projects under the California Industrial General Permit
• Leading field investigations and ensuring that workplans are followed correctly and data handled appropriately
• Field work includes site inspections and sampling of environmental media (soil, soil vapor, groundwater, indoor air, and outdoor air)
• Performing and overseeing operation and maintenance tasks on various types of remediation systems
• Overseeing and documenting subcontractor activities on client sites and ensuring that work scopes are followed
• Performing Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance audits and implementing follow-up corrective actions
• Collating, tabulating, and interpreting data and developing conceptual models
• Contributing to proposal efforts, including preparation of cost estimates and development of project scopes
• Contributing to business development efforts, including participation in networking functions and preparing and delivering technical presentations at conferences
• Managing project schedules
• Other duties as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an engineer in the environmental engineering/consulting field; Experience with site investigation planning, site remediation design and construction, and operation and maintenance of environmental remediation systems preferred; Professional Engineer license or Engineer-In-Training certification preferred; Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP) certification or interest in obtaining preferred; OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required; Experience with Autodesk Civil 3d and ESRI Pro preferred
• Competencies: Effective communication skills, both oral and written; Ability to multitask, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams; Strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally; Great attitude and eager to learn
• Physical Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and short turnaround deadlines; Ability to work on hazardous waste site(s); Ability to lift up to 35 lbs; Ability to work 10-hour days when needed; Ability to communicate with others to exchange information; Ability to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $84,000 - $113,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance.

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight, for client meetings and site visits up to 50% of the time

Benefits

• Awarded compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, marital status, political affiliation, or military service.