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Senior Project EngineerEKI Environment & Water Inc

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Irvine, CA
Job Summary

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.


The Senior Project Engineer position reports to the Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for investigation and remediation projects under our expanding Environmental practice in Irvine, California.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

  • Serve as a key member of the Environmental practice with the ability to step in and immediately manage various environmental projects
  • Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and electronic deliverables and review and analyze data throughout the construction phase
  • Work with internal and external team members to produce successful projects
  • Assemble and manage multi-disciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
  • Develop business with new and existing clients
  • Coordinate with client representatives, regulatory and external stakeholders, and technical subconsultants
  • Execute projects to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements
  • Participate in proposal preparation, client interviews, and contract negotiations
  • Participate in professional associations, including presenting technical papers or participating as a technical committee member
  • Engage in business development and related activities to foster new business opportunities
  • Other duties as required


QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology; Master’s degree preferred



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Minimum of ten to fifteen (10 – 15) years of experience
  • Must have Professional Engineer or Geologist license in the State of California or be able to obtain license following employment
  • Must be able to review and edit technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives, as well as client expectations
  • Must have skills in quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling
  • Must be able to assign and manage work
  • Must have effective mentoring skills
  • OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required


Competencies

  • Must have effective communication skills both oral and written, including ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, technicians, designers, engineers, owners, and other project managers for the preparation of high-quality work products
  • Must have a strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Must be able to develop strong relationships with clients and potential clients to position EKI to win work from these contacts
  • Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
  • Must have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
  • Must have a great attitude and eager to learn
  • Must have a current valid driver’s license


PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
  • Must have the ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to work 10-hour days
  • Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
  • Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 20% of the time


As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.


EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, marital status, political affiliation, or military service.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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