Job Title: Environmental Project Specialist

Job Description We are looking for a highly skilled Environmental Project Specialist to join our dynamic environmental team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various projects across Southern California, leveraging their deep understanding of regional regulatory requirements. This position involves assisting project managers with financial, technical, and regulatory aspects to ensure that all projects meet the highest standards of quality, budget, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to project managers in financial, technical, and regulatory matters.
• Effectively coordinate assignments and ensure smooth workflow.
• Mentor and coach junior-level field staff, fostering their professional growth.
• Implement and oversee quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling processes.
• Lead environmental field observation and testing programs.
• Assist in managing various remediation projects, ensuring they meet all technical and regulatory standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports that align with project scope, quality objectives, and client expectations.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Over 6 years of relevant consulting experience in Southern California, with expertise in environmental regulations, site investigations, characterization, remediation technologies, operation and maintenance, and construction.
• Professional registration as a PE or PG in California, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire (preferred).
• Strong proficiency in writing technical reports.
• In-depth understanding of environmental engineering, consulting, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in environmental investigations, site characterization, and remediation.
• Excellent project management skills.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in civil engineering, construction management, geology, site assessment, Hazwoper, environmental construction, budget management, and regulatory compliance.
  
  

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement based in Costa Mesa, CA.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Benefits Program

Benefits

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.
  
  

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Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Costa Mesa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

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.

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