Haley & Aldrich

Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist 2

Haley & Aldrich$90K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of stormwater related experience in environmental consulting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and regulatory presentations.
  • Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership of work duties.
  • Working knowledge of stormwater regulations and compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to pass client-specific background checks and procure necessary site badges.
  • Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle large sample volumes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead field programs for stormwater quality management and environmental protection.
  • Conduct environmental compliance related to stormwater quality management and NPDES permitting.
  • Prepare and review technical deliverables and written communications.
  • Mentor junior staff and facilitate knowledge transfer on project tasks.
  • Conduct permit reviews, site visits, and oversee sampling programs.
  • Assist in business development and proposal efforts for new projects.
  • Abide by health and safety protocols during all fieldwork.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available if needed.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a growing team.
  • Involvement in diverse projects and clients within California's stormwater sector.
  • Field-based work allows hands-on experience in environmental engineering and compliance.
Full Job Description
We are looking to add new talent to our growing stormwater team! We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist 1 to work in a technical field specialist role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. Candidates must be able to be onsite at the primary project location in less than an hour due to site-specific stormwater permit requirements. Relocation assistance is available, if needed. This particular requirement is not applicable to other field projects. NOTE - During the stormwater season, the role is almost 100% field-based, with early morning starts and on-call requirements during rain events, including weekends and holidays. Outside the rainy season, the split is approximately 50-50 between field and office/reporting duties. The specialist will lead a field team conducting stormwater sampling, coordinate with contractors and laboratories, follow SOPs, and perform compliance inspections. They will also handle data analysis and contribute to reporting. This is a full-time field position in Los Angeles County, in conjunction with our Costa Mesa, CA office. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES In this position, you will: - Provide a wide range of support for site specific environmental compliance related to stormwater quality management, construction and post-construction BMPs, NPDES permitting, and California stormwater requirements. - Leverage your understanding of applicable local, regional, state, and federal stormwater program guidance, policy, and regulations in California to align project scopes with client objectives and regulatory requirements to deliver superior client value. - Prepare and/or review written communications and technical deliverables. - Demonstrate and apply technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standard of practice to assigned tasks. - Leverage understanding of technical scopes of work for assigned work and their alignment with overall project objectives to deliver quality assignments. - Coach, mentor, and direct junior staff to ensure high-quality execution of project tasks, including field activities and preparation of technical reports and deliverables, while facilitating knowledge transfer for team development. - Use developing skills to be visible in your discipline by giving internal technical presentations and/or conference presentations and attending external networking events. - Lead field programs for stormwater quality management, contaminated site investigation and management, and environmental protection-related construction, maintenance and monitoring. - Conduct permit reviews, perform site visits, and oversee inspection and sampling programs. - Assist business development and proposal efforts; serve in a client service role. - Plan and perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols. - Demonstrate the company's foundational safety behaviors. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Minimum Skills and Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field. - 6 years of stormwater related experience in environmental consulting. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including verbally communicating and presenting project information to clients and regulatory agencies. - Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership. - Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks that are pertinent to the work. - During the stormwater season (October thru April), the role is almost 100% field-based at the primary client project site, with early morning starts and on-call requirements during rain events, including weekends and holidays. Outside the rainy season, the split is approximately 50-50 between other field projects and office/reporting duties. - Must be able to pass client-specific background screens and able to obtain necessary site badges. - Must lift up to 50 pounds, handle large sample volumes, and be comfortable with field vehicles, including four-wheel drive when necessary. - Must have reliable transportation or be able to rent one for site access. Please be advised that the primary project site is not accessible via public transportation. Preferred Skills: - California Professional Engineer or Geologist Registration. - QSP and/or QSD. QISP is also acceptable. - One or more construction stormwater certifications (e.g., CISEC, CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI). - Experience with Industrial and/or Municipal NPDES/MS4 programs. - Experience with soil, groundwater, and air sampling and reporting technologies. - OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates. The salary range for this position in LA County - Simi Valley or the San Fernando Valley CA is $90,000 - $115,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of environmental, geotechnical, and civil engineering. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Haley & Aldrich works with clients in a variety of industries, including energy, healthcare, higher education, and transportation. The company's services include site assessment and remediation, construction management, and sustainability consulting. Haley & Aldrich has offices throughout the United States and in Canada.
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