Assistant Staff Engineer – Signal Hill, CA
Trihydro, a mid-sized engineering and environmental consulting firm with a national footprint, is seeking a staff engineer to join its team. This position assists with managing sampling projects and remediation systems, including managing data, preparing technical reports, and supporting remediation projects . If you’re an engineer interested in career development opportunities within a growing team, we encourage you to apply!
Improving our communities and the environment is at the heart of Trihydro’s mission. We achieve our mission by empowering our employees to develop solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. We understand our employees are our number one asset; treating them as such has fostered a strong company culture that has spurred our growth and diversification over the past 39 years. We are seeking engineers who are interested in serving key roles in the continued pursuit of our mission.
Responsibilities
As a staff engineer, you will assist with managing remediation projects at refineries and other petroleum or industrial sites under regulatory orders. Your work will involve assessing and optimizing remediation systems; developing engineering estimates; performing environmental remediation system operation and maintenance (including environmental sampling and field data collection); overseeing hydrocarbon recovery; evaluating groundwater and system sampling data developing reports; and supporting technical/business development/marketing needs. Other job responsibilities will include assisting with project budgeting and general project and client management. The position requires work outdoors at petroleum refineries and general/industrial construction sites and requires up to 25% travel to various project locations.
Position Qualifications
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A bachelor’s degree in engineering (environmental, civil, chemical or mechanical)
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0-4 years of relevant work experience
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Competitive academic GPA
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Problem-solving excellence, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic
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Fluency in Microsoft Office programs
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Working toward, or are interested in pursuing, a California Professional Engineer registration
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Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team members
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Good employment or academic history with a commitment to safe work practices
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Initiative and motivation with an emphasis on completing high-quality project deliverables on schedule
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Reliable, team-oriented work habits
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Ability to travel to client sites and other Trihydro offices
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A clean driving record
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Ability to work independently
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
Location
This position will be based in our Signal Hill, California office and will also include work to support other Trihydro offices
This job is for you if:
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You are looking for growth opportunities in your engineering career and are excited to build a strong technical foundation
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You want to be part of a growing company that values work-life balance
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You value working with others to achieve goals that make a difference to our clients and our communities
Benefits
At Trihydro, our approach to work is honest and hard-working. You’ll find a company culture that is dedicated to excellence, nurtures collaboration and growth, and still finds plenty of time for fun—often outdoors. Benefits of joining our team include:
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Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and prescription)
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Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan, including a discretionary 6% match by Trihydro
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Paid time off including vacation, flex, sick, paid family leave, and holiday pay
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Wellness program, including reimbursement for a gym membership or related expenses
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Staff mentoring and opportunities for professional development
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Best-in-class safety culture built to protect our employees—the mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters who deserve to go home safely each night
Trihydro is humbled to have received an honorable mention in Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” list. Our 500+ professionals work on meaningful environmental and engineering projects that make a difference for clients and communities. Trihydro’s offices extend from Alaska to Florida, and our team members live and work within minutes of outdoor recreation. As a team of geologists, engineers, ecologists, and scientists, our culture is rooted in a love for the outdoors.
The salary information shown below is a general guideline ONLY. Salaries are based on candidates' experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $65,000 – $75,000
This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected.
