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Principal Environmental Engineer

Bakersfield, CA

On-site Full time

$139,000 to $177,000 a year

The employer is an environmental consulting firm providing remediation, permitting and compliance services.

We are hiring a Principal Environmental Engineer to join our environmental engineering team in Bakersfield. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Bakersfield location.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare air, water and waste permit applications
  • Collect and interpret soil, groundwater and air samples
  • Plan and run site investigations and remediation projects
  • Advise clients on environmental regulations
  • Write compliance reports for state and federal agencies
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Field sampling experience
  • Knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulations
  • Strong technical writing
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • Experience with PFAS investigation or treatment
  • PE license

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Bakersfield, CA is $139,000 – $177,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
  • Life insurance
  • Commuter benefits

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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