Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer – Landfill & Remediation Focus

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to make an impact in the solid waste and environmental engineering sector? Join a dynamic team working on high-profile landfill redevelopment and remediation projects, including an 84-acre flagship site. This role blends field engineering, compliance, technology integration, and client-facing responsibilities—offering immediate impact and long-term career development.

What You’ll Do

Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) & Field Engineering

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  Conduct daily job walks and field inspections.

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  Verify installation of liners, leachate systems, and methane gas systems.

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  Perform field and lab testing of soil, geomembranes, and landfill gas components.

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  Maintain detailed logs, test results, and compliance records.

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  Resolve deviations from project specifications.

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General Engineering & Compliance

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  Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D for landfill gas system and cap design.

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  Manage field data using Excel, AppSheet, and STS portal.

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  Ensure compliance with LEA, AQMD, SB 1383 regulations.

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  Operate and maintain remediation systems (groundwater, SVE, air sparging, NAPL).

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  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies.

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  Host site tours and provide technical expertise to stakeholders.

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What You Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

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  BS in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Science.

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  2+ years of experience in landfill/CQA or environmental remediation.

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  HAZWOPER 8-hour refresher certification (or willingness to obtain).

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  Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 35 lbs and work 10-hour days.

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Preferred

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  4+ years in solid waste operations.

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  EIT certification.

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  Experience with well installation, soil sampling, and hazardous site work.

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Why You’ll Love This Role

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  Work on cutting-edge projects: smart landfill programs, drone-based methane detection, and AI-powered field tools.

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  Be part of a tight-knit team of sr mentors on-site 4–5 days/week.

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  Enjoy hybrid flexibility—most staff choose to be in-office 3–4 days/week, but remote work is supported.

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  Rotate field assignments to maintain work-life balance and avoid burnout.

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  Access professional development: support for EIT/PE licensure, study groups, and leadership pathways.

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  Contribute to real client value through environmental compliance and energy generation from landfill gas.

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Important Notes

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  No drug testing required, but annual medical clearance is mandatory for fieldwork.

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  PPE provided; personal vehicle may be needed for commuting and site visits.

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  Candidates with jumpy job history, no field experience, or resistance to technology may not be a fit.

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Ready to shape the future of landfill engineering? Apply now and bring your curiosity, initiative, and technical expertise to a team that values innovation and impact.

Pay and Benefits

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

• Medical Insurance: PPO, HDHP + HSA, and HMO (CA only); company pays employee premium and ~50% of dependent premium.• Dental & Vision: Employee-paid for dependents.• Disability & Life Insurance: Long-term, short-term (varies by state), AD&D, and life insurance.• Retirement Plans: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) salary deferral.• Paid Time Off: Vacation (based on tenure), sick leave (8 hrs/month up to 216 hrs), and 8 paid holidays.• Flexible Spending Account and Incentive Compensation programs.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.

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