Environmental Engineer/Geologist

~ Bay West LLC is a well-established leader in the Environmental & Industrial Solutions industry. ~

Well into our 40th year of service we offer a diverse mix of expertise in environmental consulting, engineering, emergency response, waste management and Federal contracting services. 

Position Overview

Due to the growth of Bay West, we are seeking a mid-level Environmental Engineer/Geologist with hands-on experience supporting Federal Project Managers who enjoys a variety of responsibilities that include working in the field as well as in the office. This role is considered a career-track position to become a Federal Project Manager or Senior Technical Advisor who provides support to Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting multiple concurrent long-term projects from cradle to grave.
• Office administrative tasks will include supporting estimates and proposals, effectively qualifying and selecting subcontractors, supporting contracts to maintain budgets and track schedules (office and field).
• A significant percentage of the individuals time will be spent authoring and reviewing technical documents including Work Plans, Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analyses (EE/CA), Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs), Technical Memoranda, Records of Decision (ROD), Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies (RI/FS), Proposed Plans, and periodic monitoring reports.
• The individual will assist the project manager with the coordination of field activities and support various projects being performed under CERCLA/RCRA on active military installations, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) facilities.
• The individual may be asked to maintain and/or create project schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• This position will also support Bay West's emergency response service line.
• The successful candidate will be required to be a member of one of Bay West's five on-call emergency response teams for one week out of every five.
• On-call requires that staff stay within one hour of the Bay West office and be prepared to respond 24-7.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
• Ability to obtain certifications or PMP within 3 years.
• Minimum 3-5 years of project support experience; with federal environmental restoration projects under the DoD (including USACE, USAEC, AFCEC & NAVFAC and/or US-EPA).
• Thorough understanding of RCRA and CERCLA processes.
• Must have the willingness and ability to accurately interpret and apply knowledge of environmental theories, processes, and state and federal reporting requirements.
• A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are required with strong data management skills.
• Outstanding technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to present technical site summaries to the project team.
• Must foster friendly, positive, productive, and team relationships.
• Ability to read and understand maps, schematic drawings, diagrams, and instruction manuals.
• Must be willing and able to travel between 10% - 20% of the time.
• The successful candidate must be capable of receiving a US Government security clearance.
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred:

• 40 Hour HAZWOPER is preferred but not a requirement (Bay West will provide this training for candidates that currently lack it).
• Experience working with MS Project and Primavera.
• Experience working for an environmental consulting firm.
• College coursework in organic and inorganic chemistry and contaminant fate and transport.

Compensation

• In exchange for your high performance and team participation, Bay West offers long term growth potential, competitive salary and benefits package, and bonus potential in a business casual environment.