Staff Engineer/Scientist – San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara, CA
Trihydro, one of the top environmental and engineering consulting firms in the country, has an opening for a highly motivated staff engineer/scientist. The successful candidate will join our Central Coast team in California to support projects in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, assisting clients across many industries with effective, responsive, and safe solutions. If you have a passion for solving complex environmental challenges, we encourage you to apply!
Now more than ever, the world needs smart, cutting-edge solutions to address the engineering and environmental challenges of tomorrow. That’s where you come in. As a member of our team, you will support our diverse range of clients, from Fortune 100 companies to local communities, in achieving their environmental and engineering project goals.
About the Role
A majority of your time will be spent in the field performing and/or overseeing project work. Up to 25% of your time will involve assisting with project plans and reports in an office setting. With the support of senior project managers, the successful candidate will:
Assist project managers/engineers with e engineering plans/documents, specifications, and drawings
Oversee and perform field investigations that include surface reconnaissance, surface mapping, surface water measurements, drilling, trenching, and multi-media sample collection (air, water, soil) for field and laboratory testing
Manage and evaluate data, perform analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal standards for regulatory compliance
Oversee and perform remedial activities for impacted soil (excavation, in situ treatment, etc.), groundwater (extraction, in situ treatment, etc.), and vapor (indoor air mitigation system, engineering controls, etc.)
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and reporting for assigned projects
Manage project staff and subcontractors, assigning resources as necessary to complete project tasks on schedule and within budget
Develop work plans and health & safety plans, ensuring field staff have been appropriately briefed on relevant plan details
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients to execute environmental investigation and remediation projects
Prepare investigation summary, remedy implementation, performance monitoring, and site closure reports for submittal to clients and agencies
Location
This position is based out of Trihydro’s Central Coast office located in San Luis Obispo County, CA . At Trihydro, we believe in a hands-on approach to project and task management and encourage team members with management-level responsibilities to regularly visit project sites to ensure goals and expectations are being met.
Position Qualifications
Our team is looking for someone who has:
Strong technical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
Exceptional written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with clients and project team members
Initiative and motivation to complete project deliverables on schedule and within budget
The ability to travel to client sites and other Trihydro offices
Working knowledge of health & safety practices and a commitment to safe operations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project scheduling tools is helpful)
Experience with AutoCAD software is a plus
The ability to grasp scientific concepts and apply them to technical challenges
A bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, geology, or chemistry
0-5 years of relevant experience
A clean driving record
At Trihydro, our approach to work is honest and hard-working. You’ll find a company culture that is dedicated to excellence, nurtures collaboration and growth, and still finds plenty of time for fun. Some of the benefits of joining our team include:
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and prescription)
Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan, including a discretionary 6% match by Trihydro
Generous paid time off including vacation, flex, sick, paid family leave, and holiday pay
Wellness program, including reimbursement for gym membership or related expenses
Staff mentoring and opportunities for professional/career advancement
Award-winning safety culture built to protect our employees—the mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters who deserve to go home safely each night
Trihydro is humbled to have received an honorable mention in Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” list. Our 500+ professionals work on meaningful environmental and engineering projects that make a difference for clients and communities. Trihydro’s offices extend from Alaska to Florida, and our team members live and work within minutes of outdoor recreation. As a team of geologists, engineers, ecologists, and scientists, our culture is rooted in a love for the outdoors.
This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected.
The salary information shown below is a general guideline ONLY. Salaries are based on candidates' experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $70,000 – $80,000
This is a full-time position averaging 40 per week. Interested candidates should apply at https://www.trihydro.com/about-us/careers with their application, resume, and cover letter addressed to Trihydro’s recruiting department.
Trihydro is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because of a protected Veteran status.
