What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer position at Nakupuna Companies?
Overview
Nakupuna Consulting is looking for an Environmental Engineer to assure that all civil and environmental engineering goals are attained. This position is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Skills/Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.
Physical requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Nakupuna Consulting is looking for an Environmental Engineer to assure that all civil and environmental engineering goals are attained. This position is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Perform a variety of duties involving the execution, management, coordination, monitoring and oversight of environmental projects which includes installation restoration sites, military munitions response sites, and environmental compliance sites
- Plan, manage, and conduct environmental restoration projects such as investigations, designs, remediations, and long-term management and maintenance of hazardous materials/waste and military munitions sites and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws
- Plan, manage, and conduct environmental compliance projects such as Environmental Hazard Management Plans (EHMPs), Environmental Condition of Property (ECP) investigations, Land Use Feasibility Assessments (LUFAs), Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Assessments, and NEPA documents such as Categorical Exclusions, and Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
- Plan, manage, and conduct outreach for environmental projects such as preparing community/public outreach materials and presentations as well as presenting technical topics to the regulators, community and public
- Conduct project and contract management of environmental projects, including complying with scopes of work, developing and managing project schedules, and performing financial management such as preparing invoices, monthly/periodic status reports, and preparing cost estimates for environmental projects
- Responsible for preparing technical reports, development and oversight of remedial/removal actions, field sampling and field procedures of soil and groundwater investigations, and oversight of munitions response projects
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to solutions that promote environmental stewardship. Strong analytical, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential for this position
- Prepare cost and technical proposals for potential contracts. Support business development initiatives for the environmental business line. Network with potential teaming partners and clients
- Manages client expectations and maintains routine communication with clients and regulatory agencies
- Travel to project sites 20-25% is required
Skills/Qualifications:
- Ability to professionally interact with managers, coworkers, field operations staff, technical staff, and subcontractors.
- Capable of supporting development of or writing project work plans, health and safety plans, etc. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Self-motivated, able to function as part of a team, able to think critically.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as evidenced by a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, or related field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering (ABET) accredited college or university required.
- Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 2 or more years’ of environmental experience is required.
Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.
Physical requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 30 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
- Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades.
- Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000