Project Environmental Engineer
Project Environmental Engineer
Location: Orange County, CA
Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 (DOE)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Project Environmental Engineer to support and execute environmental site investigation and remediation projects throughout Southern California. This role is well suited for an engineer with 3+ years of experience who is ready to step into a field and task leadership role while working closely with senior technical professionals on complex remediation projects.
You will serve as a key contributor to project execution: overseeing field activities, supporting regulatory interactions, mentoring junior staff, and preparing technical deliverables while reporting directly to a Senior Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as field and task lead on environmental investigation and remediation projects
- Oversee, mentor, and coordinate junior engineers and field staff
- Plan and execute environmental site investigations, including soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion, and remedial system activities
- Prepare technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submittals
- Coordinate subcontractors and support remedial system construction, operations, and maintenance
- Collaborate with project managers and senior technical staff to maintain quality, schedule, and budget
- Support agency coordination and ensure regulatory compliance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of environmental consulting experience
- Environmental remediation experience is required
- Prior experience acting as a task or field lead on active sites
- Strong technical writing, organization, and communication skills
- Familiarity with California environmental regulations preferred
Why Join This Team
- Exposure to full‑lifecycle remediation projects, including site investigation, RI/FS support, feasibility studies, remedial design, construction oversight, and site closure
- Direct involvement with regulatory agencies such as EPA, DTSC, RWQCBs, and state/local regulators, helping drive projects efficiently toward closure
- Opportunity to work on complex and high‑profile sites, including petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, PFAS, metals, LNAPL, vapor intrusion, brownfields, and redevelopment projects
- Hands‑on technical leadership, with senior engineers and geoscientists actively engaged in project execution not just oversight
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams integrating engineers, hydrogeologists, geologists, and regulatory specialists
- Practical project delivery philosophy balancing technical rigor with cost control, constructability, and schedule realism
Compensation, Benefits & Growth
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans with employer‑subsidized premiums
- 401(k) with company match and favorable vesting to support long‑term financial stability
- Competitive PTO and paid holidays, supported by a flexible, low‑bureaucracy culture that values work‑life balance
- Performance‑based bonus opportunities, including annual, spot, and seller‑doer incentives tied to individual and project success
- Strong investment in employee development, including support for licensure and certifications, continuing education, and clearly defined long‑term career growth paths
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