Senior Environmental Engineer
Job Title: Senior Environmental Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid - 1-2 Days/Week in Office)
$110,000 - $175,000 | Full-Time | Employee-Owned Firm
Advance your career while leading meaningful environmental remediation projects in Southern California.
Our Client is a fully employee-owned environmental consulting firm seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join their Irvine, California office. Prospective candidates outside the Orange County area can be considered for remote work. In this role, you will serve as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, leading complex remedial projects across the Greater Los Angeles region. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a collaborative, technically driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage and execute environmental remediation projects with a focus on VOCs and petroleum hydrocarbons.
Lead the design, operation, and maintenance of a variety of remedial systems.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
Develop scopes of work, budgets, and schedules, and manage project performance from initiation through completion.
Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior and mid-level engineering staff.
Qualifications:
10 to 25 years of experience in environmental engineering and site remediation.
California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering is required.
Extensive experience managing remediation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and petroleum hydrocarbons.
Proven experience in SVE system design and O&M.
Strong project management capabilities, including team leadership, client communication, and regulatory coordination.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior staff effectively.
What We Offer:
Employee Ownership: As a fully employee-owned firm, all staff receive annual contributions to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), regardless of role or tenure.
Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees.
Bonuses: Annual and quarterly bonuses based on individual and company performance.
Work-Life Flexibility: Hybrid work model with home office and cell phone stipends.
Collaborative Culture: A supportive environment focused on sustainability, innovation, and long-term success.
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