Project Environmental Engineer or Project Geologist

At Haley & Aldrich, a 900 person national engineering and environmental consulting firm, our creative, technically strong staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional value to clients. We look for professionals with a passion for solving complex challenges and for creating change, which is a vital part of our culture, no matter what role a staff member holds. 

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Project Environmental Engineer or Project Geologist to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time, hybrid position located in our Costa Mesa, CA office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:

• Can perform both assistant project management and technical tasks on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Be accountable for multiple field and office work assignments.
• Perform occasional fieldwork, including some travel and, when necessary, weekend work.
• Assist with the development of technical scopes of work, subcontractor scopes and estimating costs for proposal efforts on small- to medium-sized project opportunities.
• Focus on team project delivery, taking direction primarily from Project Managers and Client Account Managers.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations.
• Have the technical knowledge and organizational skills to direct, coach, and support staff to facilitate successful execution of projects.
• Conduct office work including report writing, data tabulation and evaluation, task management, and coordination of schedule, staff, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Review site history and applicable regulations. Prepare and manage permits required from local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assist in defining technical issues and approaches for soil and hydrogeologic site characterization and remediation.
• Analyze and assess field geologic/hydrogeology data and related information to assess trends, groundwater flow mapping and groundwater quality impacts.
• Prepare reports including environmental data analysis and visualization including potentiometric surface maps, geologic and hydrogeologic cross-sections, iso-concentration and data maps, remediation system performance evaluation reports, and pilot test reports.
• Write professional-quality documents.
• Have a strong knowledge of Federal and state (California) environmental regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to ensure projects are in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate with clients, property owners, tenants, and regulators.
• Attend project meetings with clients, regulators, and contractors.
• Conduct field work, including:
• Operation, maintenance, and monitoring of environmental remediation systems;
• Construction oversight of environmental remediation and mitigation projects;
• Installation, maintenance and monitoring of groundwater and soil vapor extraction monitoring wells;
• Monitoring and logging subsurface explorations, including soil sampling;
• Mapping/descriptions, slug and pump testing, aquifer testing and surface water measurements/groundwater quality sampling;
• Monitoring environmental and geotechnical instrumentation; and
• Prepare detailed summaries of field observations.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, including following established Haley & Aldrich and client health & safety protocols and procedures.
• Live a commutable distance to the Costa Mesa office.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
• Comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or geology. (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of related local environmental consulting experience including environmental engineering, geology, or hydrogeology.
• Ability to obtain EIT/PE license or GIT/PG within 2 years of hire date preferred (f applicable).
• Proficient in technical writing, verbal communication skills, and organization/analytical skills.
• Computer skills with Bluebeam, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and MS Project.
• AutoCAD, GIS, and groundwater modeling and data visualization preferred.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER and other H&S training desirable.
• Ability to work on a team and independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our one-team approach allows us to draw from our 900 engineers, scientists, and constructors in more than 35 offices for creative collaboration and expert perspectives. Since our founding in 1957, we have had one goal in all we do: deliver long-term value efficiently, no matter how straightforward or complex the challenge. Learn more at haleyaldrich.com.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

The salary range for this position in Costa Mesa, CA is $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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Salary : $80,000 - $100,000