Environmental Engineer

EKI Environment & Water Inc • Daly City, California, United States • 3d ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

The Environmental Engineer position reports to the Small Group Leader (SGL) and is responsible for supporting site characterization and remediation projects for our industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & 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 will include site inspections, soil characterization and sampling, 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
Perform EHS compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and permits
Collating, tabulating, and interpreting data and developing conceptual models to support identification of sources and routes of exposure to human health and the environment
Working with 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
Managing project schedules
Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar degree required; Master's degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an engineer/technician involved with site investigation planning, site remediation design and construction, and operation and maintenance of environmental remediation systems preferred
Entry-level is also acceptable
Engineer-In-Training certification or ability to obtain state license preferred
OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required

Competencies

Must have effective communication skills both oral and written
Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
Must have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
Must have a great attitude and eager to learn
Must have a current valid driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
Must have the ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs
Must be able to work 10-hour days
Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 50% of the time

As an employee-owned 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 including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.

EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, marital status, political affiliation, or military service.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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