Early-Career Environmental Engineer​/Scientist​/Geologist

Overview

Job Details:

Location:

Emeryville, CA (94608). Position Type:
Full Time. Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree. Salary: $62,000 - $80,000 per year. Travel:
Up to 25%.

We have an immediate opening for an entry-level Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Geologist in our Emeryville office. This role offers a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment where you can apply academic knowledge, develop technical skills, and collaborate with industry professionals on a variety of environmental projects.

• Perform fieldwork to support environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration projects, including collection of groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and surface water.
• Assist Project Technical Leads in preparing high‑quality technical presentations, reports, letters, plans, and proposals.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and analytical laboratories and independently perform subcontractor oversight.
• Support the design of assessment programs and remedial options for site cleanup, as well as environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and permitting activities.
• Assist in the management, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and data visualization tools.
• Perform data entry and QA/QC of data tables, maps, reports, and other work products.
• Independently perform research tasks with input from technical experts.
• Contribute to a team atmosphere through collaboration with technical experts, project managers, colleagues, and subcontractors.

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Quarterly and year‑end bonuses.
• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work.
• On‑the‑job training, mentorship, and professional development.
• Participation in conferences, technical presentations, and papers.
• Teamwork atmosphere.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Up to 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT) certification preferred.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently and as part of a team required.
• Experience with data management, database and office software, and data analysis preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record required.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Ability to travel required.