Farallon Consulting Looking for Environmental Engineer 4 – 8 Years Experience – Staff /Project at Issaquah, WA Full Time

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. has an opening for a full-time, Staff or Project Environmental Engineer, working remotely and part time in its Issaquah or possibly Seattle, Washington offices. This is a salary, exempt position. Farallon’s outstanding reputation for resolving challenges on a broad array of engineering and environmental projects is the result of the expertise and dedication of highly motivated professionals working toward a common goal. To build on this reputation, Farallon is committed to attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

Farallon provides an integrated suite of engineering and environmental consulting services to a wide range of private and public-sector clients. Specialty areas include land development design and permitting assistance, environmental due diligence, site characterization, engineering/remediation services, natural resources, stormwater management, and mediation/litigation support. The firm is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, with branch offices in Seattle and Bellingham, Washington; Portland and Baker City, Oregon; Oakland, and Irvine, California.

Summary/Objective

The Staff/Project Engineer will perform professional engineering work supporting a broad range of projects that reflect Farallon’s core practices including:

• Land development projects;
• Industrial compliance projects;
• Environmental Remediation design and construction; and
• Stormwater system design, construction, and BMP implementation.

In addition the Staff/Project Level Geologist provides assistance to technical staff and project managers with investigation and remediation projects. The tasks may include assessment, monitoring and closure needs. Performs field work at project sites, sampling of soil, soil gas, and groundwater, provides data and/or documentation for reports, and support drafting reports.

The engineering work requires a professional knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for designing straightforward civil and environmental engineering projects involving site work, stormwater, environmental remediation under the direction of senior engineering staff.

Essential Functions

Essential functions will include:

• Assisting with preparation of land development and remediation engineering permit and construction plans and reports;
• Assisting with preparation of submittal documents for SEPA reviews, Ecology Stormwater General Permits, Underground Injection Program permitting, grading and land use permits;
• Assisting in design of site improvements and coordinating with consultant team members of other disciplines;
• Assisting in preparation of design calculations, prepares construction cost estimates and construction specifications;
• Developing preliminary design drawings in AutoCAD under the direction of senior engineering staff to be finalized by CAD staff;
• Planning and conducting field projects in accordance with Farallon’s health and safety practices;
• Performing construction observation and quality assurance with assistance of senior staff;
• Assist in preparing technical reports (e.g., Technical Information Reports, feasibility studies, and work plans);
• Implementing project quality control procedures to produce products that meet Farallon standards;
• Professionally representing Farallon to clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and others.
• Developing an understanding of Farallon standard contract documents; and
• Assisting with preparation of engineering related material for proposals and cost estimates.
• Perform routine fieldwork assignments including but not limited to drilling borings/monitoring wells, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, aquifer testing, remedial technology pilot tests, excavation of test pits, soil vapor surveys, monitoring well elevation surveys, and other assignments with minimal to no supervision in field.
• Must be able to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontracted drillers, excavation contractors, utility locators, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Familiarity with appropriate state regulatory programs including appropriate health and safety regulations at level required to perform typical field and office tasks.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection, and pass baseline physical for job position.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with assessment and monitoring activities for remediation projects.
• May assist with work plan preparation.
• Assist with the coordination of field work permitting.
• Coordinate and/or conduct investigations and related sampling procedures.
• Documents investigation and assessment activities.
• Compiles data for various regulatory and other reports.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with company and industry health and safety policies and practices.
• Ability/willingness to travel distances to work site.
• Ability to complete physical field work in an outdoor environment
• Works on special projects as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has limited supervisory responsibilities of other staff. Coordination of work by and with field, CAD, editing, and administrative staff, and with contractors in the field will be required.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This role also uses equipment necessary to perform specialized field tasks.

Physical Demands
This is an active role. This would require the ability to lift, twist, bend, stand and walk as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, currently scheduled at 40 hours per week. Days and hours of work are to be arranged with manager.

Travel
Minimal overnight travel is anticipated for this position. Some local day travel will be necessary.

Required Education and Certification

• B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer License in the State of Washington, or ability to complete licensure within 6-months.

Preferred Education and Experience
Minimum 4 years of experience in the civil engineering and environmental consulting. Construction experience is a plus.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farallon, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with our firm.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Farallon Consulting offers competitive wages and benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• 100% Employee Owned – ESOP
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Flexible Spending Program or Health Saving Account

COVID-19 Vaccination

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients, and communities is a top priority for Farallon Consulting. As such, we require a COVID-19 vaccination for in-person business. All employees are required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption.

Apply For This Position

If you would like to be considered for this position with the Farallon team, submit a resume online at http://www.farallonconsulting.com/careers/current-openings or visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/farallon-consulting/jobs/

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.