Environmental Engineering Support Specialist II

Redhorse Corporation•San Diego, CA

4d•$108,000 - $118,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Redhorse Corporation is seeking an Environmental Engineering Support Specialist II to support the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program Management Office. This hybrid position is based near Point Loma in San Diego, California, and supports the environmental restoration and transition of former military properties. The specialist will assist Navy Remedial Project Managers (RPMs) and Base Environmental Coordinators (BECs) with environmental restoration, investigation, and remediation projects through CERCLA and RCRA processes, working toward regulatory site closure or long-term management. The role helps ensure remediation strategies comply with federal and state requirements and meet program milestones. The position involves advancing projects across soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil vapor; reviewing technical documents; coordinating with regulatory stakeholders; overseeing remediation contractors; and preparing briefings, cost estimates, statements of work, status updates, and correspondence. Local travel and site visits account for approximately 10–20% of the work. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 (T3) Background Investigation to obtain a CAC. The position does not involve classified information. The salary range is $108,000–$118,000 per year. Eligible employees may participate in Redhorse’s benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 (T3) Background Investigation to obtain a CAC.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, or Biology.
At least 6 years of total professional environmental experience, including at least 3 years directly working on CERCLA and/or RCRA projects or related federal environmental restoration programs.
Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with an up-to-date 8-Hour annual refresher.
Expert knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including CERCLA, SARA, and RCRA.
Strong written and oral English communication skills for drafting government-level correspondence.
Valid state-issued REAL ID driver's license.
Willingness to spend 10–20% of work time on local travel and site visits.

Nice To Haves

Active secret clearance or an existing adjudicated T3/NACLC.
Experience supporting Navy BRAC programs or similar DoD environmental initiatives.
Experience with California-specific environmental regulations, including DTSC and Water Board requirements.
Familiarity with air emissions, lead-based paint, pesticides, radiological issues, and asbestos.
Experience with environmental compliance involving storm water, wastewater, and potable water systems.
Professional registration as a PG or PE.

Responsibilities

Advance remediation projects across soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil vapor through the CERCLA/RCRA lifecycle toward site closure.
Review Environmental Restoration Program CERCLA documents for technical adequacy and compliance with the National Contingency Plan (NCP), RCRA, and Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs).
Coordinate and interact with federal, state, and local regulatory stakeholders, including U.S. EPA Region 9, California DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Interface with remediation contractors working under Firm-Fixed Price, IDIQ, MAC, RAC, and CLEAN contract vehicles to ensure adherence to scope, budget, and milestone schedules.
Prepare and deliver presentations, status updates, cost estimates, statements of work, and correspondence for BRAC Leadership, Base Closure Managers, and Lead RPMs.
Support Navy RPMs and BECs in environmental restoration, investigation, and remediation projects.