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Project Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist (Irvine, CA) [PEEG-IRV]


Job Description: Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants has an immediate opening for a Project Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist to assist in the management and growth of our environmental practice in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will need to have 5-10 years of recent professional environmental consulting experience with technical responsibility in conducting and managing Phase I and Phase II environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, project scheduling, staff mentoring, budget control, and meeting and interacting with clients and regulatory agencies, including familiarity working with the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Toxic and Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the local Environmental Health agencies. The candidate will also coordinate and participate in and oversee staff field activities, including logging of borings, trenches and cores; evaluating geologic and hydrogeological conditions; sampling soil, soil gas, and groundwater; and will prepare environmental proposals and reports. Duties of the Project Geologist/Engineer will also include providing technical support to staff-level engineers, geologists, and field technicians.

Education: B.S. Degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field and appropriate related professional registration/certification (e.g., California Professional Geologist or Civil Engineer) preferred. An advance degree is a plus.

Required Skills: The successful candidate should be a OSHA HAZWOPER trained and licensed professional geologist/engineer with 5-10 years of experience in environmental consulting. The ideal candidate will bring local experience and familiarity with the geologic and engineering practice and a strong knowledge of state and federal regulations. The candidate should be a team player, be detail oriented, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Also, must have proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe. Experience with construction activities is also desired.

Status: Full time

Location: Irvine, CA

Salary Range: $85,000-115,000 depending on qualifications

Reference ID: PEEG-IRV

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About Ninyo & Moore:

Ninyo & Moore, an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, is a professional geotechnical and environmental sciences consulting firm providing services in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and groundwater contamination assessment, site remediation, hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety.

Our geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing specialists provide services to clients in both the public and private sectors. With offices in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Utah, our firm is fully committed to being responsive, cost-efficient, and thorough in meeting the clients’ project needs and objectives.

The quality of Ninyo & Moore’s personnel base has become widely recognized. The firm employs a diverse team of industry experts, including registered geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, engineering geologists, geophysicists, environmental scientists, industrial hygienists, field technicians, special deputy inspectors and specialists in fields such as regulatory issues and interpretation, hazardous waste management, health and safety, and remedial action planning.

Ninyo & Moore offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Employee Testimonials

“Great Company! Constant work and high pay. Also, flexibility to move around when you want.”
Project Engineer
San Jose, CA
“Great Working Environment! Great place to work, great comradery.”
Principal Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
“Great Company. Flexibility, knowledgeable and good work environment.”
Senior Staff Environmental Scientist
Alameda, CA
“Fabulous Company! I’ve been working for Ninyo & Moore for 4 years now. I hope to spend the next 20 years with them. A great employer that cares about their employees. There is not a single employee that I have issues with. This is my 4th company in the construction material testing field…and the best.”
Construction Materials Testing Technician
San Diego, CA
“Good Place.” Professional staff, good benefits, fun place!”
Manager
Unknown Location
“Best Company I’ve Worked For. Good communication, environment, and pay.”
Field Technician
Houston, TX
“Great Company to Work For. Professional atmosphere; flexibility; ample room for upward mobility; nurturing and rewarding management.”
Principal Engineer
Irvine, CA
“Overall Great Experience. Great Place to Work. Great opportunity to learn more about construction materials.”
Laboratory Technician
Denver, CO
“Great Place to Work. Great place to work overall.”
Engineer
Phoenix, AZ

Client Testimonials

Paul Brown
"For over 25 years, Ninyo & Moore has performed in an outstanding manner on SDUPD as-needed environmental consulting services… Among Ninyo & Moore’s major attributes are a strong understanding of public sector client needs, innovative technical solutions, detailed understanding of regulations, and a proactive, professional relationship with regulators and consultants in the region."
Paul Brown
Program Manager
Environmental San Diego Unified Port District
Michael Grossman, P.E.
"I wanted to personally congratulate you and your team on wrapping up an extremely complex geotechnical project... The Bureau of Engineering, site soils conditions, and complex/revised structural system did not make for an easy scope of services… When faced with adversity your team was up to the task. It worked through a tough re-design/compressed time line, difficult series of approvals, and persevered…"
Michael Grossman, P.E.
Managing Director
AvAirPros: Milestone for Terminal 1.5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Glenn Young
"Thank you for the incredible value, service, quality and impact… We are so appreciative of your commitment, expertise and experience in preparing plans and reports, obtaining superb field contracting services and providing professional field work. You are the best of the best."
Glenn Young
California Department of Resource and Recycling
Mark D. Claussen, PE
"Services provided include hazardous material investigation and documentation; geotechnical evaluation, testing and observation; and, special inspections and testing services. …I highly recommend Ninyo & Moore for all these services to any government agency tasked with the public safety, and providing timely and professional data to support both project schedule and budget development."
Mark D. Claussen, PE
Bond Program Manager
Southwestern Community College
Mark Stapledon
"Ninyo & Moore’s team is responsive, collaborative, and technically knowledgeable… I highly recommend Ninyo & Moore for these services to any other school district due to their excellent service, technical abilities, timely response to any request, and ability to support our schedules and budgets."
Mark Stapledon
Construction Management Supervisor
San Diego Unified School District
Mark Law
"Ninyo & Moore’s staff responded to the City’s needs and worked closely with our Capital Improvement Division to ensure cost effective recommendations and services. Ninyo & Moore’s team services are professional, client oriented, and provide quality reports."
Mark Law
Project Manager
City of Missouri City
Kay Khadem, CCM, PMP, LEED ®AP
"I wanted to take the time to thank you for the service your company provided to ours. We sincerely appreciate your customer service, how you’re always available to handle challenging issues, the excellent work you have demonstrated on every project, and the professional way you conduct business."
Kay Khadem, CCM, PMP, LEED ®AP
Senior Project Manager
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Kevin Huber
"Ninyo & Moore’s consultants have been efficient and extremely responsive and have demonstrated excellent communication skills and quality of work. I am pleased with the value of Ninyo & Moore’s services and am happy to refer them to my associates and other entities in need of their services. We would highly recommend using Ninyo & Moore for any of their services…"
Kevin Huber
Executive Director
Cooperative Strategies

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