Engineer

AEI Consultants•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer is an entry-level professional that is ready to gain broad working knowledge and experience in performing environmental site assessments (ESAs), analyzing and evaluating environmental data, writing technical reports, and contributing to the Site Mitigation team’s growth. In this role the Staff Scientist / Geologist / Engineer will work with Project and Senior level scientists within the Site Mitigation Division to learn and implement field assessments, including but not limited to soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and indoor air sampling. Experience level is flexible ranging from 0 to 5 years, and salary will be commensurate with previous experience and willingness to learn.

Requirements

Approximately 0-5 years of previous experience performing environmental investigations (Phase II assessments), and/or completing site characterization and remedial investigations or remedial/mitigation implementation
Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills
Flexibility to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor to the region and national Division
Willingness and ability to perform a wide range of project tasks, as necessary (i.e., field task implementation and management, budget preparation, report writing, etc.) under mentorship, ability to think critically through a project from conception to completion
A self-starter, resourceful, with an attention to detail and the ability to work productively and independently on multiple projects under sometimes tight deadlines
Enjoyment of a dynamic work environment with some travel and often at a fast pace is most compatible with this role

Nice To Haves

Current OSHA 40-hour "HAZWOPER" training certification strongly preferred
Knowledge of Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and drilling and/or sampling experience is a plus
Additional Health and Safety training a plus
GIT or EIT certification a plus

Responsibilities

Solicits bids from environmental contractors for field drilling and/or sampling
May participate in the preparation of proposals with mentorship from senior technical staff
Coordinates schedules with subcontractors, client representatives, and internal teams and performs field activities associated with a wide range of project sites
Will work under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers and Geologists and other senior technical staff to learn environmental sampling, field program implementation, data interpretation, and technical report writing
Managing field sampling program
Field tasks including drilling, sample and data collection, collecting measurements, performing inspections, and data recording construction and related tasks
Maintains or exceeds applicable utilization goals
Obtains and adheres to the Company required Health and Safety Training Program and Practices
Use of automated field technology for field note taking and boring log preparation
Work towards independent management of field tasks/projects and the completion of approximately two Phase II ESAs per week, or an equivalent deliverable under appropriate supervision
Depending on prior experience and interest, may be responsible for the development of report Figures using GIS and/or AutoCAD programs
Responsible use of AI for developing personal workflow efficiencies that adhere to AEI’s corporate AI Use Policy