Environmental & Quality Engineer

Carpinteria, CA, United States

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General Summary

The position is responsible for collaborating in the Company’s Environmental and Quality Programs, as the technical expert and point of contact for quality and environmental related matters throughout the Hwy 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara Project corridor to minimize risks through a proactive approach. Essential Job Accountabilities

Expert resource for project personnel in environmental and quality related matters.

Primary point of contact for third party testers, inspectors, suppliers, and the owner for quality and environmental related matters.

Collaborate with team members to e nsure compliance with all health, environmental , and quality (HEQ) policies and procedures , as well as all relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices for an assigned location .

Partner with project personnel in environmental and quality related matters.

Stay updated on quality requirements related to the work performed on the corridor.

Assess test/inspection results and effectively outline and communicate next steps .

Lead the review of Project Stormwater Permits .

Complete/ Submit Weekly/Pre/During/Post/Annual Stormwater Reports .

Train personnel to implement Stormwater BMPs per the CGP (Construction General Permit), IGP (Industrial General Permit) and project specifications .

Submit IGP Stormwater results to the RWQCB website.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental and /or Q uality o r related field.

Work Experience

2 + years' experience in construction or applicable industry with environmental and/or quality related responsibilities required .

K nowledge, S kills, and A bilities

Stormwater State Certifications (QSP/QSD) desired

Knowledge of environmental and quality requirements related to the work performed.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to interface effectively with team of varied disciplines.

Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

Motivated self-starter

Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear . The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment . The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Uphold the c ompany’s Code of Conduct

Valid state issued driver’s license

Travel required ( a mount will vary based on business unit geography )

Bilingual - English/Spanish (strong plus)

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$79,150.00 - $118,726.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here .

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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