Senior Environmental Engineer
Job Title: Senior Environmental Engineer
Location: Orange County, California
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000
About Us:
We are a rapidly growing environmental consulting firm known for delivering high-quality, innovative, and practical solutions across California. Our team specializes in environmental site assessments, remediation, and civil design, with a strong presence in the oil and gas, industrial, and redevelopment markets. We pride ourselves on our client-first approach, technical excellence, and commitment to sustainable outcomes.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our Orange County office. This is a key leadership role focused on managing complex environmental projects and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of experience in site assessment and remediation (Phases I, II, and III), with hands-on expertise in a wide range of remedial technologies. Experience on oil and gas, VOC, and industrial sites is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will also have at least 2 years of cradle-to-grave project management experience, and a passion for mentoring staff, leading proposals, and expanding client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage environmental investigation and remediation projects from initial assessment through final closure
Design and implement a variety of remedial technologies, including:
Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE)
Air sparging
LNAPL and DNAPL recovery
Excavation and in-situ treatment
Groundwater extraction and treatment systems
Lead project teams and provide technical oversight to ensure quality and regulatory compliance
Mentor and develop junior engineers and scientists
Collaborate on the civil design of remediation systems and site infrastructure
Prepare technical documents, proposals, work plans, and cost estimates
Drive business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and leading strategic proposal pursuit efforts
Act as a client-facing project lead, fostering long-term partnerships and contributing to the firm's growth strategy
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
8+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, with a broad range of remediation experience
2+ years of full lifecycle project management experience
California Civil PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Deep understanding of California regulatory frameworks (DTSC, RWQCB, RCRA, CERCLA, etc.)
Exceptional communication, leadership, and client management skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience preparing proposals and leading business development efforts
Background in civil design or CAD tools is a plus
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and full benefits package, including annual and quarterly bonuses
Flexible, supportive work environment with hybrid work options available
Dedicated career advancement opportunities and leadership development mapping
Collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to delivering high quality of work
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