Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. has an opening for a full-time, Staff Engineer II in either Seattle or Bellevue, Washington. This is an exempt professional position. 

About us

Farallon’s outstanding reputation for resolving challenges on a broad array of environmental projects is the result of the expertise and dedication of highly motivated professionals working toward a common goal. To build on this reputation, Farallon is committed to attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term. 

Farallon provides an integrated suite of environmental consulting services to a wide range of private- and public-sector clients. Specialty areas include environmental due diligence, site characterization, engineering and remediation services, stormwater management, natural resources and permitting, and mediation and litigation support. The firm is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with offices in Gig Harbor, Seattle, Wenatchee, and Bellingham, Washington; Portland and Baker City, Oregon; and Oakland and Irvine, California.

What we are looking for

The Staff Engineer will perform professional engineering work supporting a broad range of projects that reflect Farallon’s core practices including:

• Remedial investigations and feasibility studies;
• Field investigations including drilling, injection work, and pilot testing remediation system design and construction; and
• Cleanup implementation including mass excavation, soil vapor or multi-phase extraction, injection, and ongoing operations and maintenance of exiting systems. 

The work requires a basic professional knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for soil, groundwater, surface water, and/or sediments under the direction of senior staff. The Staff Engineer will also be responsible for completing a wide variety of field activities including stormwater inspections, construction observation and verification, and environmental sampling and monitoring; all under the supervision of project and senior staff.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to advance your career at a quality-driven, employee-owned consulting firm.
• Mentorship from seasoned environmental professionals.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible work environment and excellent benefits.

Minimum Requirements

• ABET accredited B.S. in civil, environmental, chemical, or other engineering field.
• Ability to sit the EIT and PE exams in Washington State.
• Valid driver’s license in Washington State.
• Ability to work independently and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Basic competency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCADD, and BlueBeam.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work hours.
• Knowledge of appropriate state regulations, including appropriate health and safety regulations, required to perform typical field and office tasks.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection and pass baseline physical for job position.

Essential Functions

• Perform field investigations and data collection as requested including observing drilling, injection work, system installations, mass excavation, and other types of similar work.
• Ability to assist with preparation of summary memorandums, Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study documents, Cleanup Action Plans, and other design documents with oversight from senior staff.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting analytical and engineering design data.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, analyses, and costs under the direction of senior engineering staff.
• Professionally represent Farallon to clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and others in the course of project work.
• Assists with preparation of other engineering related documents including cost estimates and proposals.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no managerial responsibilities of other staff but may require supervision of contractors in the field.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This role also uses equipment necessary to perform specialized field tasks.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position.

Travel
Availability to travel at least 20-percent of the time or as required.

Required Education and Certification

B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline.

Preferred Education and Experience
Minimum of 4 years formal training and a B.S. in engineering from an accredited institution.

Don't meet every single requirement for the role? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farallon, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with our firm.

Pay Range

Our best estimate of the base salary range for this position, located in Seattle, Washington area is $75,000 – $85,000. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. Farallon reviews and updates salary ranges annually, and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Farallon’s total compensation package for our employee-owners.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This role also uses equipment necessary to perform specialized field tasks.

Benefits

We are proud of the benefits we offer to our employee-owners, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave time-off
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company 401(k) program and employer matching
• Access to either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account and annual employer contributions
• Other benefits for qualifying employees, including monthly cell phone stipend, tuition reimbursement, and one-time home office setup.

Apply for Staff Engineer 

If you would like to be considered for this position with the Farallon team, submit a resume online at http://www.farallonconsulting.com/careers/current-openings.

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. is an EEO 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.