Senior Environmental Engineer or Environmental Scientist 1

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer or Environmental Scientist 1 to work in a technical field specialist role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of support for site specific environmental compliance related to stormwater quality management, construction and post-construction BMPs, NPDES permitting, and California stormwater requirements.
• Leverage your understanding of applicable local, regional, state, and federal stormwater program guidance, policy, and regulations in California to align project scopes with client objectives and regulatory requirements to deliver superior client value.
• Prepare and/or review written communications and technical deliverables.
• Demonstrate and apply technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standard of practice to assigned tasks.
• Lead field programs for stormwater quality management, contaminated site investigation and management, and environmental protection-related construction, maintenance and monitoring.
• Conduct permit reviews, perform site visits, and oversee inspection and sampling programs.
• Absorb and apply knowledge to assist in business development and proposal efforts; serve in a client service role.
• Plan and perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of stormwater related experience in environmental consulting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including verbally communicating and presenting project information to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks that are pertinent to the work.
• Must be able to pass client-specific background screens and able to obtain necessary site badges.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds, handle large sample volumes, and be comfortable with field vehicles, including four-wheel drive when necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation or be able to rent one for site access.

Qualifications

• California Professional Engineer or Geologist Registration.
• QSP and/or QSD.
• QISP is also acceptable.
• One or more construction stormwater certifications (e.g., CISEC, CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI).
• Experience with Industrial and/or Municipal NPDES/MS4 programs.
• Experience with soil, groundwater, and air sampling and reporting technologies.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.

Benefits

This is a full-time field position in Los Angeles County, in conjunction with our Costa Mesa, CA office. The salary range for this position in LA County - Simi Valley or the San Fernando Valley CA is $90,000 - $115,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions.