Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer

Interested in a career in water science and environmental engineering in the San Francisco Bay Area? We're looking for motivated individuals interested in joining our team of highly experienced engineers, scientists and planners that work to improve water quality and the health of our surface waters in the Bay Area, Northern California and throughout the State.About the PositionWe're excited to announce a job opportunity for a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer who will work out of our Oakland office (or hybrid remote and office) on projects that focus on water quality monitoring/assessment, pollutant source identification and control, data/information management and analytics, and water quality modeling. The successful candidate will help our public agency clients improve the quality of surface waters, the quality of life of Bay Area residents through the identification of current or potential impacts of stormwater (urban runoff), and by assisting with the identification and implementation of controls that address hydrologic and pollutant impacts to these natural resources. The Senior Scientist/Engineer will work under the direction of industry-leading scientists and engineers, most with advanced degrees and over 20 years of experience.ResponsibilitiesThis position may include conducting tasks and projects in the field and in the office. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:• Leading and/or conducting pollutant source investigations to identify the magnitude and extent of legacy pollutants (e.g., mercury and PCBs) from land areas that contribute to urban stormwater.• Evaluating the effectiveness of stormwater management controls via studies that entail both field monitoring/assessment and data analyses and modeling techniques.• Analyzing environmental monitoring and assessment data to draw conclusions and form recommendations that will protect and improve the quality of surface waters.• Conducting data/information management related to our cloud-based databases and developing reporting metrics and data analytics to demonstrate changes in water quality.• Writing technical reports and memorandums and developing and presenting materials to clients, regulators, the general public, and at professional conferences.• Developing and presenting information to local agencies, regulatory agencies, and/or community members on analyses, plans and specific projects (e.g., public workshops/hearings, regulatory agency meetings, city council meetings).• Other stormwater management and monitoring related tasks.The position will be based out of our Oakland office, a converted turn-of-the-century mansion, which is just a few blocks from downtown Oakland BART. Options for hybrid (work-from-home and office) work arrangements are available.Required Qualifications• A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.• Significant experience in leading or conducting field work to collect and process environmental samples and/or leading or conducting pollutant source investigations.• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Power Point, and Excel• Experience with technical writing and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.• Experience in successfully developing and giving presentations at meetings and conferences that communicate technical results and conclusions.• A valid California driver's license and auto insurance.• Willingness and ability to conduct field work, including traveling to and from monitoring/assessment sites and carrying at least 50 lbs.• Good verbal communication and writing skills.Desired Qualifications• A Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.• Experience in using Geographic Information System (GIS) software and with cartography, specifically ArcGIS or QGIS.• Experience in conducting water quality and/or hydrologic modeling.• Experience in implementing environmental data quality assurance/control procedures and maintaining information management systems.• Experience in using or developing relational and/or cloud-based databases.• Coding/programming experience (e.g., R-studio, JavaScript, SQL).Classifications & Base Salary/Compensation• Applicable Classifications - Senior Scientist/Engineer I, II or III• Base Salary Range - $100,000 to $140,000 per yearHow to ApplyTo apply to this position, please submit a resume and cover letter by e-mail to:EOA, Inc.1410 Jackson StreetOakland, CA 94612careers@About EOAEOA is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm that specializes in water quality stewardship. We combine sound science and engineering with regulatory expertise, collaborative problem-solving skills and public policy savvy to deliver cost-effective, innovative and practical solutions to today's water quality challenges. For over 30 years we have helped a wide range of public agencies, private businesses, and other organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California to protect, restore and enhance the water environment, while complying with State and Federal environmental regulations.Our exceptional technical staff of roughly 30 engineers, scientists, and planners, most with advanced technical degrees and over 10 years of consulting experience, have led in the development and implementation of award-winning water quality control and monitoring and assessment programs, and successfully conducted studies and policy-initiatives designed to protect and restore fish and wildlife in California. With a focus on public agency assistance, we've assisted cities and counties in managing the impacts of stormwater and wastewater on local creeks, rivers, estuaries and the Pacific Ocean through innovative techniques such as green stormwater infrastructure. We've also provided invaluable services to resource managers by conducting risk assessments and identifying pollutant control programs and watershed management actions needed to evaluate practical solutions to challenging water quality problems. Data and information collected through these efforts is easily accessible to our clients through our advanced information management systems.EOA provides employees with great benefits and a comfortable and supportive work environment. We recognize the need for a work/life balance and encourage our staff to explore the path around Lake Merritt or to take advantage of the many lunch spots nearby during the workday.EOA offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including the following benefits:• Medical and Dental• Flexible Spending Account• 401K retirement plan• Profit Sharing• Paid Time Off• Paid Holidays• Life Insurance• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance• Workers Compensation Insurance• Professional DevelopmentEOA is committed to continuing our employees' development. We actively support professional development through participation in professional associations, encourage staff to present findings at industry conferences, and give staff the opportunity to attend short courses, conferences and workshops.EOA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. EOA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at EOA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. EOA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. EOA encourages applicants of all ages.For additional information on EOA, please visit .

Created: 2025-03-12