Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer / Professional Geologist

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist to join our Sacramento, CA or Concord, CA office. Candidates must have at least 6 years of environmental experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform task management duties on site investigation, remedy selection, and remediation projects across Northern California
• Cookordinate with and mentor junior-level staff on small to large project and tasks
• Lead conversations with private and municipal clients, as well as relevant regulatory agencies
• Prepare and peer review project deliverables as needed, including work plans, reports, remedy selection documents, and internal, client, or agency-facing presentations
• Guide team members in meeting Kleinfelder’s safety and quality standards
• Prepare proposals for small to medium sized projects (<$50,000 to $250,000) with support from senior staff
• Review RFPs and RFQs, and participate in go/no-go evaluations of identified opportunities
• Manage small to medium sized projects
• Communicate effectively with field/construction contractors
• Oversee and direct surface and subsurface investigations that employ soil borings, test pits, well installations, well destructions, soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling, aquifer testing, and surface geophysical surveys
• Confirm the quality procedures used by team members when collecting multimedia samples for field and laboratory testing
• Operate with moderate to minimal supervision
• Perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs
• Will require OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hr certification (if not already certified)
• Will require enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals and initial and random drug screens

Requirements

• 6-10 years of related environmental experience – 8+ years highly preferred
• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a BS in Geology or other related discipline (e.g., Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, etc.)
• Collaborative spirit and resourcefulness along with prompt geological and engineering judgment and decision making
• Ability to organize priorities and multi-task effectively, along with a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment
• Motivated self-starter; someone who takes initiative and is willing to tackle challenging new tasks with support
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Current Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or ability to be qualified and pass one of these exams within one year of being hired
• Able to follow proper procedures, perform accurate computations, and maintain cordial relationships with coworkers, contractors, and clients
• Capable of clear and concise verbal and written communication and can operate with moderate to minimal supervision
• Ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs
• Will require OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hr certification (if not already certified)
• Will require enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals and initial and random drug screens

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to travel and drive regularly, often long distances

Pay

The expected salary range for the position is $84,270 - 112,008. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan

Skills

• Technical proficiency in environmental engineering and geology
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan