Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer / Geologist

Kleinfelder is seeking a Project Level Environmental Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist to work in our Concord, CA or Oakland, CA office. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of environmental experience (12+ years is highly preferred).  The ideal candidate will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of professional tasks, in the field and office, in our team-oriented environment.  The candidate would be able to take a project from the proposal phase through report preparation on the most challenging remediation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct projects and project teams on investigation, remedy selection, and remediation projects across Northern California.
• Supervise junior and mid-level staff on small to large project and tasks.
• Lead conversations with private and municipal clients, as well as relevant regulatory agencies.
• Prepare project deliverables as needed, including work plans, reports, remedy selection documents, and internal, client, or agency-facing presentations.
• Guide team members in meeting Kleinfelder’s safety and quality standards.
• Review RFPs and RFQs,and participate in go/no-go evaluations of identified opportunities. Prepare proposals and cost estimates; review contracts as needed. 
• Manage small to medium sized projects (<$250,000)
• Work independently and perform routine, well-defined field and office tasks and analysis under direct supervision by senior team members.
• Communicate effectively with field/construction contractors.
• As needed, oversee subsurface drilling investigations to determine the presence and extent of impacts in soil, soil vapor and groundwater
• Confirm the quality procedures used by team members when collecting multimedia samples for field and laboratory testing
• Assists in performance of hydraulic tests to support hydrogeologic analysis of water resource projects and environmental remediation system design (including groundwater recovery and treatment, de-watering, and hydraulic containment) (as needed)
• Prepare designs, reports and calculations for simple to moderately complex environmental site assessments and remediation type projects (commercial, industrial, and educational facilities, levees, dams, pipelines, electrical towers, etc.)
• Supervise and direct surface and subsurface investigations that employ soil borings, test pits, well installations, well destructions, soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling, aquifer testing, and surface geophysical surveys.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of related environmental experience – 12+ years highly preferred
• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a BS in Geology or other related discipline (e.g., Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, etc.)
• Collaborative spirit and resourcefulness along with prompt geological and engineering judgment and decision making.
• Ability to organize priorities and multi-task effectively, along with a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Current Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or ability to be qualified and pass one of these exams within one year of being hired
• A problem-solving mindset is essential.
• Must be able to follow proper procedures, perform accurate computations, and maintain cordial relationships with coworkers, contractors, and clients.
• Capable of clear and concise verbal and written communication and can operate with moderate to minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs
• Will require OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hr certification (if not already certified)
• Will require enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals and initial and random drug screens
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to travel and drive regularly, often long distances

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $91,029 - 151,919.