Account Manager (Flexible Packaging)

Sr. Staff Environmental Geologist/Engineer

Location - Irvine, CA

Salary: Depends Upon Experience

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 20% of the time

MUST-HAVES:

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• 3 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental assessment and remediation regulations and requirements.
• Valid driver’s licenses.

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology or related discipline.
• OSHA Hazwoper 40 hour.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Leighton boasts a 62-year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. We are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Sr. Staff Environmental Engineer/Geologist to join our Southern California team for our Irvine, CA office. This is a non-exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers with the preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Initial Site Assessments (Caltrans), Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEAs), Removal Action Workplans (RAWs), Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), Risk Assessments, and other environmental documents
• Supervise field activities, including subsurface investigations and remediation projects
• Manage schedule, budget, staff, and subcontractors for existing public and private sector client projects
• Assist in the design of field sampling programs
• Manage multiple subcontractors
• Interpreting geological, hydrogeological, and chemical data from contaminated sites
• Maintain and organize field records, maps, and data
• Read and comprehend conclusions and recommendations of the environmental reports and implement their requirements in the field
• Provide quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC) review of deliverables, e.g., reports, tables, illustrations, etc. prior to submittal to the Project Manager and clients
• Have knowledge of various drilling methods, such as direct push, hollow stem, sonic, etc.
• Interface effectively with Project Managers, staff, subcontractors, and clients
• Train and mentor staff

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related discipline; M.S. preferred
• 3+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Demonstrates knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental assessment and remediation regulations and requirements
• Effective technical writing, strong oral communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet organization and project objectives
• Exhibits attention to detail, and is able to work under periodic time constraints
• Implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office®