Senior Environmental Engineer

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION:  Remote

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to be the recognized environmental engineering expertise. This role manages multi-year environmental remediation projects for various federal agencies. The role supports remediation business development opportunities in the Western U.S. including CA, OR, WA and NV.

Job Functions:

• Leads engineering efforts on environmental remediation projects.
• Provides daily direct project support to DoD and Federal government clients.
• Manages preparation of subcontractor scopes of work and specifications.
• Plans, schedules, and manages project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assists project managers and engineers with technical issues, scheduling, and cost control measures.
• Develops and presents reports and presentations defining project progress, challenges, and solutions for clients.
• Supports deliverable quality control.
• Solicits, evaluates, and procures subcontractors for investigation or remediation projects.
• May serve as task or project manager for projects with an engineering focus.
• Works with technical teams, Proposal Management, and Business Development staff to support opportunities development.
• Instrumental in developing and maintaining long-term relationships with key clients by providing technical expertise, attending client meetings, and leading project development pursuits
• Provides project management support as needed, including scheduling, budget oversight, and scope management.
• Supports engineering evaluation of environmental project submittals and ensures submittals meet design specifications.
• Visits project sites to ensure activities and performance meet contractual technical requirements and client expectations and recommends corrective actions if needed.
• Provides technical leadership to a diverse team ranging from junior to senior level staff, including monitoring, mentoring, and supporting the growth of team members.
• Ensures Tepa Core Values are being practiced by all Tepa staff.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or similar from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited college or university 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 10+ years of environmental engineering experience providing engineering expertise to projects under CERCLA, RCRA Corrective Action and/or state regulatory programs.
• Capability of supporting multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability and desire to build rapport with field staff, office staff, clientele, Tepa management staff, subcontractors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform at a high level under stringent project deadlines
• Ability to prioritize required tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
• Awareness of potential clients, competition, and teaming partners 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel 
• Dedicated attention to detail

Preferred, not required

• Master of Science degree in Engineering, or similar from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited college or university
• Federal and DoD project management experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans

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