Burns & McDonnell · 19 hours ago
Staff Environmental Engineer - Environmental Compliance (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a motivated and self-starting Staff Environmental Engineer to join their Environmental Services global practice. The role involves leading and supporting environmental compliance projects, supervising field staff, and managing hazardous waste compliance among other responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Lead and support technical activities related to environmental compliance, including report writing and field investigations
Supervise, train, and mentor field staff on environmental field activities and best practices
Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of field staff work, including conducting weekly site visits
Manage and report on hazardous waste and materials compliance under various regulatory programs, including CUPA, SPCC, HMBP, CERS, and TRI reporting
Conduct routine inspections of active construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental plans and stormwater permits
Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies to obtain and maintain all necessary environmental permits
Provide training to construction crews on stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Perform environmental field activities, including collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, overseeing construction materials testing, installing and developing monitoring wells, and conducting hydrogeologic investigations
Analyze environmental data, summarize results, and prepare high-quality technical reports
Ensure and document compliance with regulations established by the local air districts, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable California and federal agencies
Assist with project management duties, including the execution of project scope, budget, schedule, and client expectations
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program
Three years of professional experience in technical activities related to environmental assessment or compliance
Demonstrated aptitude for performing environmental field activities, analyzing data, and summarizing results
Strong technical report writing skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team framework
Ability to travel and work in the field as required
Preferred
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current annual updates
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Direct experience with industrial and construction stormwater compliance, CUPAs, USTs, ASTs, Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs), and air quality permitting
Previous environmental consulting experience
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off and wellness programs
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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