Project Environmental Professional
SOCOTEC · Irvine, CA · 1 wk ago
Engineering$130k–$150k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage and conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Cookordinate and oversee field investigations, including drilling activities, logging borings, trenches, and cores.
- Evaluate geologic, hydrogeologic, and environmental site conditions.
- Conduct and oversee soil, soil gas, vapor, and groundwater sampling programs.
- Prepare technical reports, work plans, proposals, cost estimates, and regulatory submittals.
- Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies regarding project requirements and compliance matters.
- Provide technical support, mentorship, and guidance to staff scientists, engineers, geologists, and field technicians.
- Participate in business development activities and support the growth of the environmental practice.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–10 years of environmental consulting experience.
- Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Professional licensure as a Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
- Experience managing Phase I and Phase II environmental investigations and remediation projects.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and technical staff.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively leading project teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCBs), and local Environmental Health agencies.
- Familiarity with California environmental regulations, remediation programs, and regulatory processes.
- Experience supporting construction-related environmental projects.
- Local Southern California environmental consulting experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring junior staff and supporting technical team development.
- Strong client management and relationship-building skills.