Project Engineer

Description

POSITION: Project Engineer – Site Mitigation Services

LOCATION: Walnut Creek, CA or Los Angeles, CA 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Engineer will primarily be responsible for implementing subsurface investigation activities, preparing investigation reports, advocating for our clients with regulatory agencies, and supporting AEI’s growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requires minimal oversight and supervision
• Responsible for project design, implementation, reviews and oversight
• Interprets data and has a strategic understanding of required next steps
• Prepares and manages project budgets
• Supports project management team
• Responsible for team proposals and cost estimate preparation
• Project management of simple projects and the completion at least two ASTM Phase II ESAs per week, or an equivalent deliverable under appropriate supervision
• Responsible for field work and report writing
• Document and report preparation; interpretation of data including recommendations of next steps
• Develops subcontractor relationships and on-boarding of subcontractors
• Responsible for scope of work and proposal preparation
• Maintains or exceeds applicable utilization goals
• Obtains and adheres to the Company required Health and Safety Training Program and Practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Approximately 8 to 10+ years of previous experience performing environmental due diligence investigations (Phase II      assessments), and completing site characterization and remedial investigations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong business acumen
• Flexibility to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor and project manager; willingness and ability to perform a wide range of project tasks, as necessary (i.e., client management, cost estimating, business development support, field work, report writing and review, etc.); and ability to think critically through a project from conception to completion
• A self-starter, resourceful, with an attention to detail and the ability to work productively and independently on multiple projects under strict deadlines

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in civil or environmental engineering required

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• EIT certification or PE license required
• Current OSHA 40-hour "HAZWOPER" training certification strongly preferred; additional Health and Safety training a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment will be both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work takes place in a typical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor work requires the ability to effectively perform work in all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak, hear and travel independently. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, balance, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

AEI Consultants offers all full-time employees an outstanding, extensive benefits package, which among other benefits includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off and sick leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K, complimentary use of AEI’s condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA, an Employee Referral Bonus Program, and Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits. 

COMPANY CULTURE

One of the primary reasons that our employees enjoy working at AEI is our positive company culture. We offer a collaborative, flexible and inclusive work environment where employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, make a positive impact on our clients and communities, and are encouraged to carve out a career path within the organization that best aligns with their interests and goals.  We greatly value the contributions of our team members and prioritize employee wellness, safety, flexibility and work/life balance. 

OVERVIEW

AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides comprehensive services to commercial lenders, property owners, managers, tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including many Fortune 500 companies. These services include environmental, property and facility assessments, zoning and ene