Senior Environmental Engineer

Growing Environmental Services Company

Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year

Location:

Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, or Concord, CA (Hybrid/Field)
Compensation: $100,000 - $160,000 + Benefits

We are representing a specialized environmental consulting and engineering firm that partners with high-stakes industrial sectors, including power utilities, rail, and aviation. Unlike large, bureaucratic firms, this organization offers a "lean" and highly collaborative environment where you report directly to senior leadership and serve as a key technical advisor on complex remediation and compliance projects across California.

• Engineering Design:
  Develop and sign off on Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.
• Remediation Oversight:
  Lead the design and construction of remedial solutions for contaminated sites, including soil and water remediation and facility demolition.
• Regulatory Liaison:
  Navigate complex filings and maintain relationships with state and federal agencies (DTSC, RWQCB, EPA).
• Field Leadership:
  Manage onsite construction activities, ensuring compliance in diverse environments, including mountainous or uneven terrain and industrial facilities.
• Auditing:
  Conduct rigorous site audits and provide technical updates to clients in the utility and transportation sectors.
• Project management and technical lead for SWPP plans.
• Project management and technical lead for SPCC Plan compliance updates and reviews.
• Project management of multiple environmental site investigation and remediation construction projects.
• Design and engineer remedial systems for groundwater treatment, waste immobilization, soil stabilization, shoring, chemical and thermal oxidation, excavation, and related remedial solutions.
• Design and engineer stormwater pollution and erosion control and develop plans in accordance with RWQCB requirements (requires California Qualified Storm Water Developer (QSD) certificate).
• Design Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans in accordance with EPA requirements.
• Conduct value engineering, field engineering and review and approve proposed design changes, red‑lines, as‑builts and field change orders.
• Develop engineering cost estimates, plans and specifications, take‑off sheets, project schedules, and technical proposals.
• Serve as Engineer of Record, review and sign off on design and engineering drawings.
• Manage assigned projects and lead assigned proposals.
• Develop business and follow‑on projects with existing clients through excellent delivery of assigned projects.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and be available for night and weekend work, on occasion, as needed.

• 401(k) Match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

• California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7 to 15 years of professional experience in environmental engineering with a focus on SWPPP, SPCC, and remediation.
• QSD or QSP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Deep familiarity with RCRA, CERCLA, and California‑specific environmental regulations.
• Prior experience in power utilities, rail, aviation, or heavy industrial sectors is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks, drug screen and health exam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to resolve problems and to work with stakeholders.
• Ability to delegate project assignments and mentor junior staff.
• Proven competence with laptops, tablets, smartphones, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel, work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to work occasional overtime and weekends.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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