Environmental Engineer

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for an Environmental Engineer. You will provide engineering support for the planning, design, testing, compliance monitoring, and operation & maintenance of groundwater and soil vapor remediation systems at the LLNL Livermore Site 200 and Site 300 located in Tracy, California. The position is in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Program of the Environmental Restoration Department.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level

• Provide comprehensive environmental engineering knowledge for environmental remediation activities at LLNL.
• Independently design, test, and improve cost-effective engineering solutions for groundwater and soil vapor remediation systems; ensuring all system designs comply with DOE, federal and state agency regulations and safety requirements.
• Monitor treatment system operations and identify opportunities to optimize and improve systems, including opportunities for improved technologies, increased efficiencies, cost savings, and reduced lifecycle costs.
• Plan and conduct field experiments to develop, adapt, demonstrate, and validate new environmental remediation technologies.
• Coordinate and support operation, design, and construction activities for existing and new remediation systems.
• Prepare and review technical and regulatory documents and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements and LLNL environmental policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of new environmental policies, environmental technologies, and maintain knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and how they impact cleanup operations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, mid-level managers, and other team members on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide advanced environmental engineering knowledge for environmental remediation activities at LLNL.
• Perform advanced engineering design of ground water and soil vapor remediation systems and participate in the implementation of new systems and modification of existing systems.
• Lead engineering design reviews of environmental remediation systems.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of and relevant experience in the design, operations, and maintenance of environmental remediation systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge and relevant experience with technical aspects of environmental restoration, including groundwater and soil remediation systems; pressure and flow calculations; environmental chemistry; and treatability tests.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to solve moderate to complex technical problems with ingenuity and creativity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of State of California and Federal regulations and requirements related to remediation activities.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to work effectively on both PC and Mac platforms.
• Ability to independently conduct research, analyze results, and prepare clear technical documentation.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and external parties; collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team environment; and to prepare, present, document, and explain technical information.

• Advanced knowledge and significant…