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Project Environmental Geologist or Engineer

SOCOTEC


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project or Senior Project Environmental Engineer or Geologist to support the management and growth of our environmental consulting practice. This role is responsible for managing environmental investigations remediation projects client relationships and multidisciplinary project teams while providing technical leadership and mentoring to staff.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
  • Plan coordinate and oversee soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects.
  • Manage project schedules budgets deliverables and client expectations.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regulatory agencies subcontractors and project stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and oversee field investigations including drilling activities logging borings trenches and cores.
  • Evaluate geologic hydrogeologic and environmental site conditions.
  • Conduct and oversee soil soil gas vapor and groundwater sampling programs.
  • Prepare technical reports work plans proposals cost estimates and regulatory submittals.
  • Interface with federal state and local regulatory agencies regarding project requirements and compliance matters.
  • Provide technical support mentorship and guidance to staff scientists engineers geologists and field technicians.
  • Participate in business development activities and support the growth of the environmental practice.
  • Ensure projects are completed safely efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Geology Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 510 years of environmental consulting experience.
  • Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
  • Professional licensure as a Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
  • Experience managing Phase I and Phase II environmental investigations and remediation projects.
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing project budgets schedules subcontractors and technical staff.
  • Strong technical writing analytical organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively leading project teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Geology Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCBs) and local Environmental Health agencies.
  • Familiarity with California environmental regulations remediation programs and regulatory processes.
  • Experience supporting construction-related environmental projects.
  • Local Southern California environmental consulting experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring junior staff and supporting technical team development.
  • Strong client management and relationship-building skills.

Additional Information :

Salary range: 

Senior Project Geologist/Engineer: $00/year

Project Geologist/Engineer: $00/year

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Job Type: Full-Time; in-office with possibility of one day remote/ hybrid schedule

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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A leader in its field, SOCOTEC has been the only international group 100% dedicated, for 70 years, to risk management and technical consulting in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. To support its growth, SOCOTEC is hiring 1,500 new employees in 2023. Working at SOCOTEC me ... View more

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