Principal Hydrogeologist or Remediation Engineer Seattle / Issaquah

Company: Farallon Consulting
Location: Issaquah
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. has a full-time opening for a Principal Hydrogeologist or Remediation Engineer. The position may be based out of either our Seattle or Issaquah Washington offices. Core job responsibilities will include directly managing a broad range of projects that reflect Farallon's core practices in contaminated site investigation and remediation, environmental due diligence, litigation support, and regulatory coordination. Project work is often fast paced and requires a commitment to both quality and client service. Farallon cares about the future of our clients, the community, and the earth. The world-class expertise, collaborative practices, and trustworthiness our people bring to each project create long-term relationships with clients, agencies, and project partners. Balancing today's problem-solving with a long-term perspective, we work strategically to benefit clients, the environment, and make a lasting difference. Farallon has carefully created a positive firm culture that supports a collaborative working environment that allows close cooperation among staff and offices, allowing each employee to make meaningful contributions to the firm's growth and success. Minimum qualifications for the position are:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering or other related field from an accredited university.
• Professionally licensed in Washington.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, including planning and performing site investigation, characterization, and remediation in Washington State.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external, to conduct Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies for remediation projects with varying degrees of complexity and/or overall scope.
• Well-versed working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and guidance including at a minimum MTCA, RCRA, and CERCLA.
• Experience working with the Washington State Department of Ecology through formal and voluntary cleanups, including those enrolled in programs administered by the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency.
• Deep knowledge of project and firm financial performance metrics and management, ability to assess overall project risk, and manage long term project liabilities.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to independently prepare proposals, summary reports, and formal cleanup documentation including Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study reports, Cleanup Action Plans, and Cleanup Action Reports.
• Ability to work with Farallon's team of scientists and engineers on business development.
• Availability to travel as required for project and business development related work.
• Commitment to safety, including working knowledge of State and Federal health and safety requirements. Preferred qualifications include:
  • Subject matter expert qualifications on emerging contaminants, sediments, or other specific disciplines.
  • Previous experience as a consulting or testifying expert on matters related to release of hazardous substances, environmental fate and transport, or regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Professional registrations in Alaska, California, Nevada, or Oregon.
  • Existing client relationships. Farallon Consulting offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
    • Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
    • 401K Program with Employer Matching contributions
    • 100% Employee Owned - (ESOP) Employee stock ownership plan with full vesting 6 years after hire date
    • Health Savings Account with employer contribution or Flexible Spending Program COVID-19 Vaccination The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients, and communities is a top priority for Farallon Consulting. As such, we require a COVID-19 vaccination for in-person business. All employees are required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption. Apply For This Position If you would like to be considered for this position with the Farallon team, submit a resume online at If you have questions regarding this position, please call Jill Morgan, Human Resources Manager at (425) 295-0809. Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing. PI186970030

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