Environmental Engineer

Project Environmental Scientist / Engineer / Geologist

Location: Irvine, California

A respected environmental and geotechnical consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Environmental Scientist, Engineer, or Geologist to support the continued growth of its environmental practice in Southern California. The organization provides technical expertise across environmental site assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance, serving public- and private-sector clients throughout the region.

The Project Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist is responsible for managing environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through completion. This role requires strong technical judgment, regulatory familiarity, and the ability to lead field teams, coordinate with clients and agencies, and deliver high-quality environmental reports and proposals.

The ideal candidate brings 5 to 10 years of recent environmental consulting experience, including hands-on project execution and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Investigations - Lead and manage Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, including scope development, field oversight, data evaluation, and reporting.
• Remediation Oversight - Support and manage soil and groundwater remediation activities, including system implementation, monitoring, and optimization.
• Regulatory Coordination - Interface with federal, state, and local agencies such as EPA, DTSC, RWQCB, and county environmental health departments.
• Field Leadership - Direct and mentor staff during field activities including drilling oversight, logging borings and trenches, core evaluation, and soil/soil gas/groundwater sampling.
• Technical Reporting - Prepare environmental proposals, technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submittals.
• Project Management - Manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and project deliverables while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Team Development - Provide technical guidance to staff-level engineers, geologists, and field technicians.
• Client Engagement - Maintain strong relationships with clients, communicate project status, and support business development efforts.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Professional registration preferred (California PG, CEG, or PE).
• 5+ years of environmental consulting experience with demonstrated project management capability.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulations.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with construction activities or construction-related environmental work is a plus.
• Advanced degree preferred but not required.

Benefits

- Competitive Compensation ($100-130k DOE) - Generous PTO - Premium Benefits - Upward mobility (promoting from within) - Hybrid work schedule (3x office, 2x home) - 401k with match - Bonuses - Mileage reimbursement - GREAT company culture - Team events, company gatherings -....and much more!

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.