Assistant Staff Engineer – Concord, CA
Trihydro, a mid-sized engineering and environmental consulting firm with a nationwide footprint, is seeking an entry-level engineer to join its team. This position will provide field and office support for industrial clients within our Petroleum and Petrochemical Services Business Unit. If you are interested in career development opportunities within a growing team, we encourage you to apply!
Improving our communities and the environment is at the heart of Trihydro’s mission. We achieve our mission by empowering our employees to develop solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. We understand our employees are our number one asset; treating them as such has fostered a strong company culture that has spurred our growth and diversification for nearly 40 years. We are seeking technical professionals who are interested in serving key roles in the continued pursuit of our mission.
Responsibilities
As an assistant staff engineer, you will provide field and office support for environmental sampling programs, manage data using a variety of software tools, prepare and review technical reports, and support remediation and construction projects at refineries and other petroleum or industrial sites under regulatory orders.
Your work will involve performing environmental remediation system operation and maintenance (including environmental sampling and field data collection); overseeing hydrocarbon recovery; overseeing construction and system operation; and developing reports. This position is also responsible for administering health and safety programs at active industrial sites and communicating with project management and clients concerning site activity. The position requires work outdoors at petroleum refineries and general/industrial construction sites with up to 20% travel to project locations outside of the local area.
Position Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field
0-3 years of relevant work experience
Competitive academic GPA
Problem-solving excellence, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic
Fluency in Microsoft Excel (familiarity with other Microsoft Office programs is a bonus)
Working toward, or interested in pursuing, a California professional engineering licensure
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including technical writing, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and project team members
Good employment or academic history with a commitment to safe work practices
Initiative and motivation with an emphasis on completing high-quality project deliverables on schedule
Ability to work reliably in teams as well as independently
Ability to travel to client sites and other Trihydro offices
A clean driving record
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Location
This position will be based in our Concord, California office and will also include work based in our Richmond, CA field office.
This job is for you if:
Desire career advancement opportunities and are interested in playing an integral role in a growing team and company
You want to be part of a culture that values work-life balance
You value working with others to achieve goals that make a difference to clients and communities
Take ownership of your work and take pride in producing high-quality deliverables
Benefits
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—often outdoors. 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
Paid time off including vacation, flex, sick, paid family leave, and holiday pay
Wellness program, including reimbursement for a gym membership or related expenses
Staff mentoring and opportunities for professional development
Best-in-class 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.
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: $67,000 – $73,000
This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected.
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.
