Join Our Team as an Environmental Project Specialist! Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a difference in Southern California? We are looking for a dedicated Environmental Project Specialist to join our dynamic environmental group. If you have a strong understanding of California's regulatory requirements and the ability to assist project managers with financial, technical, and regulatory aspects of projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Job Description: As an Environmental Project Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our environmental projects in Southern California. Your responsibilities will include assisting project managers to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements, coordinating tasks effectively, and managing work assignments. You will also coach and mentor junior-level field staff, learn and implement quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling, direct environmental field observation and testing programs, and support project managers with various remediation projects. Key Responsibilities: * Project Support: Assist project managers to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements. * Task Coordination: Coordinate tasks effectively and manage work assignments. * Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior-level field staff. * Quality Control: Learn and implement quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling. * Field Observation: Direct environmental field observation and testing programs. * Remediation Support: Support project managers with various remediation projects. Essential Skills: * Technical Expertise: Environmental engineering, environmental consulting, understanding of environmental regulations, experience in environmental investigations and site characterization, proficiency in remediation technologies. * Project Management: Strong project management skills and professional report writing. * Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering. * Experience: 6+ years of relevant consulting experience in Southern California. * Certification: California professional registration (PE/PG) or ability to obtain within 6 months. Additional Skills & Qualifications: * Advanced Education: Master's Degree in a related field is preferred. * Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Compliance: Experience with environmental compliance and construction management. * Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of geology and site assessment. * Certification: HAZWOPER certification. Work Environment: Candidates are preferred to be based in Costa Mesa as projects are located in Orange County and Los Angeles. The team size varies across projects, typically consisting of 3 or more people. Flexible working hours are offered, with core hours between 10 AM - 3 PM, and the option to work three days a week on-site, preferably Tuesday through Thursday. Travel requirements depend on experience, with those closer to five years spending about 60% of their time in the office and 40% in the field, while junior staff may spend more time in the field. Why Join Us? Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. As an Environmental Project Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, develop your skills, and advance your career in a supportive environment. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a key player in our dynamic team! Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00/yr. Benefits Program Healthcare and Wellness Our benefits program focuses on investing in the health and well-being of our staff and their families. We offer the following coverage to support comprehensive wellness: * Two medical insurance options: a PPO copay plan or a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account. * Dental and vision insurance. * Short-term disability, long-term disability, and long-term care coverage. * Pretax flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts. * A lifestyle and wellness benefit that provides an annual reimbursement of \$300 to cover the costs of wellness activities, including physical fitness classes and outdoor recreation. * A free, always-available confidential employee assistance plan that provides support for the emotional well-being, health and wellness, and daily living concerns of you and any family members. * A free mindfulness app. Financial Support and Security Our benefits plan also invests in our staff members' financial security for today and tomorrow. In addition to our competitive compensation program, employees may have the opportunity to become shareholders. * 401K plan* and annual matching contribution per payroll. * A bonus program and the potential for profit-sharing, stock options, and other compensation. * Life insurance. * Adoption assistance. * Pet insurance. * Legal assistance plan. * An employee discount benefit that offers exclusive savings on a variety of shopping, travel, and entertainment experiences. * Commuter parking and transit benefits. * Staff working less than 20 hours per week only receive the 401K plan benefit. The remaining benefits described on this page apply to regular staff working 20+ hours a week. Work-Life Balance We support a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements, part-time schedules, and generous paid-time-off options that you can tailor to your needs. * Eight paid holidays, plus optional community service days. * Up to 23 days of paid time off, accrued based on full- or part-time status, position level, and length of service. * Up to five personal days each year, depending on full- or part-time status and start date. Professional Development We invest in your personal and professional growth. We strive to make your career development options clear with our thorough, one-of-a-kind internal career path and professional development framework. * Tuition assistance plans. * Coverage of fees associated with professional development conferences, seminars, courses, memberships, and certifications and licensing. * Internal technical symposiums. ________________________________________ Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Costa Mesa,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.