Environmental Engineer

Overview

Keish Environmental is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Environmental Engineer. This position works alongside our clients, both in government and the private industry, to oversee all aspects of regulatory environmental/stormwater compliance on projects.

In this role, the candidate will manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our public and private sector clients rely on Keish staff to fulfill their project needs for timely environmental compliance documentation, including coordination and communication internally and externally with a diverse group of stakeholders.

This position is a FULL TIME, On-CALL position in a HYBRID work setting. The employee will be required to travel to project offices or work sites to attend meetings three days a week.

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

You must have a valid United States driving license and 3+ years of a clean driving record, defined as, “A clean driving record isone without any accidents, moving violations, or application of points as assigned in the California driver's record system.”

The ideal candidate will have a keenness of observation and physical endurance/stamina (ability to twist, turn, stretch, reach, climb, pull, walk long distances on flat and hilly terrain, sit and stand for long periods of time – a comfortable full range of motion, and to carry weights up to 30 lbs.

• Overseeing and managing infrastructure projects and programs of varying complexities for our clients, who include local, state, and federal governmental agencies and private industry.
• Gather, analyze, and integrate stormwater and environmental compliance data from clients, their contractors, and/or resource agencies, as well as from on-site field testing and sampling.
• Creating, editing, reviewing, and maintaining Environmental Compliance Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and technical plans (i.e. stabilization plans, Rain Event Action Plans, etc.) for project sites.
• Review of environmental compliance construction submittals including stormwater quality, groundwater quality, air quality, ambient air, noise & vibration, and other waste sampling, testing, and monitoring reports for compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate and track sustainability requirements, documentation and certifications (LEED, Envision, etc.)
• Provide on-site training in environmental and stormwater compliance measures to clients and their contractors, as well as project inspectors, as necessary.
• Coordinating with other company-wide project teams to ensure regulatory compliance for stormwater management, when required.
• Maintain expertise in existing and emerging software for tracking and analyzing stormwater data to improve the company’s stormwater programs. Identify, track, and communicate process improvements, wherever appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Environmental or Civil Engineering, and/or other related engineering field, showing an emphasis in water resources and/or construction.
• Must be able to read construction plans, specifications, estimates, stormwater management plans, site analysis diagrams, laboratory reports, and geotechnical schematics.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in complex projects/programs, with extensive team collaboration.
• Experienced with preparing and implementing SWPPPs and Environmental Compliance Plans.
• P.E. License or EIT on cusp of licensure considered.
• COVID-19 vaccinations required (medical or religious exceptions granted).
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and a clean driving record for at least the previous five (5) years, and a reliable mode of transportation to remote work sites.
• Background checks required.
• 2-3 years of construction management/compliance experience.
• Effectively work independently and with a diverse project team, including client management, engineers, planners, and biologists, as well as regulatory agencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective…