Job Description

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 their Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for supporting site characterization, remediation, and environmental compliance projects for our industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Designing remediation systems; documenting results and findings of data collection, technical evaluations, and design activities; and preparing plans and specifications for the investigation and remediation of hazardous waste sites and brownfields
• Implementing stormwater compliance projects under the California Industrial General Permit for clients in a range of industries, including pollutant source assessments, identification of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for implementation, design of advanced BMPs for stormwater treatment, and preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Exceedance Response Action reports
• Leading field investigations and ensuring that workplans are followed correctly and data handled appropriately; field work will include site inspections and sampling of environmental media (soil, soil vapor, groundwater, indoor air, and outdoor air)
• 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
• Performing Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance audits and implementing follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and permits
• Collating, tabulating, and interpreting data and developing conceptual models to support identification of contaminant sources and routes of exposure to human health and the environment
• Contributing to proposal efforts, including preparation of cost estimates and development of project scopes
• Contributing to business development efforts, including participation in networking functions and preparing and delivering technical presentations at conferences as an external representative of EKI
• 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 three (3) years of experience as an engineer in the environmental engineering/consulting field
• Experience with site investigation planning, site remediation design and construction, and operation and maintenance of environmental remediation systems preferred
• Professional Engineer license or Engineer-In-Training certification preferred
• Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP) certification or interest in obtaining preferred
• OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3d and ESRI Pro preferred

Competencies

• Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Must have ability to multitask, 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 competing priorities and short turnaround 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 when needed
• 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

COMPENSATION

• The expected base salary range for this position is $84,000 - $113,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight, for client 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.

NOTE: This is not intended to be all-inclusive and is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. This description may be amended at any time and employee may be assigned other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

EKI Environment & Water, Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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