Senior Engineer

Role Description

• The Senior Engineer or Geologist role is a full-time hybrid position based in Santa Cruz, CA, with flexibility for some work from home.
• This role will lead and manage environmental engineering projects, including site assessments, remediation design, and implementation for soil, soil vapor, and groundwater contamination.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include scoping and planning projects, performing and overseeing technical analyses, preparing engineering designs and reports, and coordinating permitting and regulatory compliance activities.
• The Senior Engineer or Geologist will collaborate with geologists, field staff, and contractors, provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, and interface with clients to communicate findings, recommendations, and project status.
• The role also involves supporting business development through proposal preparation, cost estimates, and identifying opportunities to expand TRINITY's environmental services. The candidate must be an EXCELLENT technical report writer.
• We are open to part-time and independent contractor positions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in environmental engineering, including site assessment, remediation design, and groundwater and soil vapor evaluation.
• Experience with environmental due diligence, Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation of laboratory results, and use of environmental and engineering software tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, including scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for EXCELLENT technical report writing, client presentations, and regulatory communications.
• Need to provide at least three (3) technical reports the candidate has authored (CSMs, RAPs, CAPs, Comprehensive Investigation Reports)
• Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG)
• Experience working with hazardous materials, drilling, demolition, or construction-related environmental projects is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field.
• Ability to work safely in field environments, including occasional travel to project sites across Northern and Central California is preferred but not required.