Supervising Solid Waste Engineer​/Project Manager

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Full Time Management Irvine, CA, US

Salary Range: $ to $ annually

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee‑owned, environmental engineering and science and water resources consulting firm serving private- and public‑sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.

The Senior Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager position reports to the Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for leading complex solid waste engineering and environmental remediation engineering projects under our expanding environmental engineering practice in Southern California. The role provides strategic leadership for key client initiatives, promotes technical excellence and risk stewardship, and develops and strengthens client and business relationships. This position requires strategic oversight of remediation and solid waste engineering projects and collaboration with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to develop practical and cost‑effective solutions to complex business and technical challenges.

In addition, the position will require supporting the Engineering Technical Director (TD) to grow the firm’s technical capabilities and client base in the Solid Waste Engineering Sector and promote quality of client service, efficiency, and cross‑practice collaboration in the delivery of technical services.

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Lead, guide, direct and manage complex solid waste engineering and environmental remediation projects from inception through completion to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements
• Provide expertise, technical guidance, oversight, and mentorship to project teams on environmental projects, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
• Lead the preparation of high‑quality deliverables and review and analyze data throughout design, construction and operation and maintenance phases of work
• Oversee preparation of design and technical specification packages for environmental remediation and solid waste engineering projects such as soil vapor extraction systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, landfill geosynthetic capping systems, and vapor intrusion mitigation systems
• Coordinate with client representatives, regulatory and external stakeholders, and technical subconsultants
• Participate in request for proposal evaluation, proposal preparation, client interviews, and contract negotiations, as appropriate
• Participate in professional associations, including presenting technical papers or participating as a technical committee member
• Maintain awareness of the external competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards
• Develop and implement business development strategies to foster new business opportunities with a goal of sourcing significant revenues of $400,000 in year 1 ($200,000 from new clients and $200,000 from existing EKI clients), and growing to $750,000 to $1,000,000 within 3 years
• Ensure compliance with safety standards for Southern California
• Support finance and accounting to ensure compliance with billing and collection goals for Southern California
• Implement policies that promote company culture and vision as developed by the EKI management team
• Other duties as required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.

• Must have Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California or be able to obtain license within 12 months following employment

• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in remediation and/or solid waste engineering projects in California
• Excellent client management skills with a proven ability to maintain long‑term client…