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Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals

Project Engineer – Recognized Bay Area Environmental Engineering Firm

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061


We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer or Senior Engineer for a specialized, fast-growing environmental engineering firm. This role will lead projects involving groundwater, soil, and soil vapor assessment and remediation, and a variety of geological and civil projects. The incumbent will work in a close‐knit project team and could mentor a staff of up to four (4) team members.Job Responsibilities:Prepare and write technical documents and various reports (or portions thereof), including site assessment, remediation implementation, operations and maintenance, remedial progress, and others.Check work products for accuracy.Upload site data and completed reports to State databases.Adhere to all Health and Safety programs and prepare Health and Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analyses for field work.Evaluate the site’s geological and chemical data to develop remedial strategies and action plans.Remedial system design including using AutoCAD and other drafting software.Liaison with permitting agencies to secure permits for site work (well installation, street encroachment, tank removal, etc.).Liaison with analytical laboratories to arrange delivery and appropriate lab analysis of samples.Liaison with various subcontractors (drillers, surveyors, etc.) to schedule and oversee site activities.Prepare cost estimates for site assessment, remediation, and related activities and liaise with regulatory agencies and clients.Turn in receipts and sub‐contractor invoices and enter billable time into a Company accounting database.Stay abreast of regulatory and technical developments affecting Company’s clients and projects.Project management responsibilities including planning and execution of projects, client relationship management, preparing budgets and serving as the regulatory liaison and negotiator.Interview, hire, train, mentor and lead staff in environmental consulting and related technical and regulatory areas.Oversee site assessment, investigation and remedial activities, soil excavations and aboveground/underground tank removals.Soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sample collection, logging, and preservation and proper containerization and disposal of investigation‐derived wastes.Maintain site organization and cleanliness during field activities.Oversee complex field programs, potentially involving multiple staff and multiple subcontractors.Conduct site meetings with regulatory agency representatives and clients to discuss and review project goals, plans, and progress.Required Experience, Skills and Education:3 to 8 years' experience in environmental assessment and remediation and project management.Knowledge and experience in environmental regulations relating to site assessment.Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.Ability to work effectively within small project teams and strong mediating skills.Ability to produce quality work products on time and within assigned budgets.Passion for learning new things and sufficient background in math, chemistry and physics to apply knowledge to environmental remediation.Strong systems experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.Experience in supervising employees and consultants involved in each project.Ability to travel to project locations as required.Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering.California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.

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