Environmental Engineer

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you. We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level to mid-level Environmental Engineer who can support site characterization and remediation projects for our industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Performing field investigations and ensuring that workplans are followed correctly and data handled appropriately. Field work typically includes site inspections, soil and soil vapor characterization and sampling, landfill cover soil/waste investigations, stormwater, and groundwater sampling.
• Performing and overseeing operation and maintenance tasks on various types of remediation systems for groundwater treatment, vapor intrusion mitigation, soil vapor extraction (SVE), air sparging, and non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) recovery.
• Overseeing and documenting subcontractor activities on client sites and ensuring that work scopes are followed.
• Collating, tabulating, and interpreting data and developing conceptual site models to support identification of sources and routes of exposure to human health and the environment.
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary projects teams/senior staff to design remediation systems; document results and findings of data collection, technical evaluations, and design activities; and prepare plans and specifications for the investigation and remediation of hazardous waste sites and brownfields.
• Performing design and construction field observation activities including construction quality assurance (CQA) observations.
• Preparing design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Preparing technical reports and other deliverables.
• Corresponding with subcontractors, clients, and regulators.
• Managing project budgets and schedules.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have the following:

• BS (MS beneficial) in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering, or similar degree program.
• Engineer-In-Training certification or intent to obtain state license preferred.
• Strong technical and mechanical skills, preferably a minimum of three to seven years of experience as an engineer/technician involved with site investigation planning, site remediation design and construction, operation and maintenance of environmental remediation systems, and managing subcontractors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to technical details.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required.
• A current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste sites, the ability to lift 35 pounds, and ability to work 10-hour days.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams.
• A strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally.
• Great attitude and eager to learn.

As an ESOP firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation, retirement benefits through ESOP and 401(k) profit sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits. The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000 –$120,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, and education.

EKI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92614