Senior Technical Lead – Environmental Assessment

Kleinfelder Inc•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$131,248 - $182,874•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Southern California Area is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to provide environmental assessment and investigation technical support for our region. This candidate will lead project technical execution and will work on exciting large local transportation and municipal agency contracts to contribute to a real positive impact on our community. The candidate must have an extensive site characterization assessment and remediation background. This person will be based out of our downtown Los Angeles office.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in environmental consulting, in-depth knowledge of California regulations, and the ability to provide high-end technical advisory support
Minimum of 10 years of project management experience with multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects and proven responsibility with scope / schedule / budget.
BS (MS preferred) from an accredited college/university with a major in environmental engineering, geology, or related field is required.
Professional licensure (PE or PG) or the ability to obtain within 3 months required
Excellent technical writing and editing skills
Well-developed oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented delivery
Leadership and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines
Conscientious and high attention to detail
Good judgment and sound decision-making skills
Experience in providing leadership to diverse project teams on high-pressure, high-visibility projects
Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience is highly preferred.
MS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee environmental site assessments, soil, soil gas, and groundwater assessments, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, remediation system design/operation, construction, multi-media compliance efforts, and other supporting technical studies
Perform advanced technical writing and detailed review of data/reports
Experience/working-knowledge with Department of Toxic Substances Control and Regional Water Quality Control Boards
Understanding of US EPA RCRA and TSCA regulations
Perform data analyses in support of scientific investigations and engineered solutions
Oversee large programs and multiple projects simultaneously within scope, schedule, and budget
High level of competency in environmental consulting– including financial management, client management, and risk management
Manage a full project team
Front-line client interaction/communications
Accountable for Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on project deliverables
Staff supervision and team leadership
Career and technical mentoring and training for junior staff
Assisting in loss prevention and risk management
As a Senior Technical Lead and role model, this leadership position requires an excellent attitude and an ability to communicate and effectively manage a very talented bench of internal and external team members/staff.
Take a leadership role in business development.