Sr. Project Geologist/Scientist

Job Description

  LOCATIONIrvine  FULL-TIME/PART-TIMEFull-Time  EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPTExempt  DESCRIPTIONSR. PROJECT SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)Leighton is currently seeking a Sr. Project Scientist with at least 8 years of experience conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for our Irvine office.Pay Scale:  $100K-134K Annually Position Duties:

• Maintain communication with clients (written/verbal)
• Plan, schedule and coordinate work of subordinate engineers and geologists
• Coordinate, supervise and perform environmental site assessments
• Prepare environmental reports and review reports prepared by subordinate staff
• Prepare and present estimates, proposals and schedules on environmental projects ranging from Site Assessments to remediation design and construction
• Budget Management
• Familiarity with DTSC requirements, including Preliminary Endangerment Assessments
• Actively participate in Marketing/Business Development Presentations
• Train and mentor staffEOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  EOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Requirements:

• BS or higher in Geology, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience conducting Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & II) and Remediation oversight.
• Caltrans experience on ISA’s and ADL surveys and remediation experience is very helpful
• Familiar with ASTM Standards for conducting site investigations
• Experience with proposal writing, cost estimates, staff training and client interaction
• Experience negotiating with regulatory agencies and obtaining site closure
• Experience performing risk assessments and risk-based closure
• Strong organization and written/oral communication skills including work plan and report preparation and presentations to clients and regulators
• Must be open to accelerated timeframes
• Successful candidate should be self-motivated and friendly with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to develop new business is a plus
• Strong ability to mentor and lead project staff

Benefits: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & AD&D (Company Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• 401K with Company Match
• Generous PTO

 EOE STATEMENT:We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   POSITION REQUIREMENTS EOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.