Intern for Climate Action Program Implementation (P2)

Position Details

Opening for a full-time intern from May through August 2024. The candidate will work directly with an Accredited Lead Verifier under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Cap-and-Trade programs of California, Oregon, and Washington State. The position entails auditing of emissions data reports of facilities and entities with large GHG emissions. For example: pulp and paper mills, dairy production facilities, transportation fuel suppliers, glass manufacturing plants, semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Reported emissions determine the reporter’s financial obligation under the cap-and-trade program of their respective state, programs for combatting climate change. Reported product data (e.g. paperboard and market pulp, dairy products, glass, hydrogen) will also be audited. The candidate may also participate in auditing of reports associated with alternative fuel producers and importers under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (e.g. renewable diesel from low-carbon feedstocks and renewable natural gas from dairy manure).

This is a challenging position that requires attention to detail and effective communication with supervisor. The ideal candidate will work under direct supervision of the Lead Verifier to audit report content and report on findings per regulatory requirements under the cap-and-trade programs.

One week of travel to a subset of facilities may be included for experiential learning and enhanced engagement in the full verification process. This is optional depending on the candidate’s interest, experience, and availability.

The candidate’s supervisor is located in Iowa City, Iowa, is a registered Professional Engineer in the States of California and Minnesota and is an accredited Lead Verifier for all report and application types under California, Oregon, and Washington’s cap-and-trade and clean fuels programs.

About Locus

Locus Technologies is a leading GHG Verification Body on the West Coast. Locus has completed over 890 verifications under the California Air Resources Board’s GHG and LCFS Programs, and Oregon and Washington’s parallel programs. Accredited by CARB since the inception of the verification programs (2010, and 2020, respectively), Locus maintains Lead Verifiers accredited under all sector specialties and application/report types. Locus is also accredited under Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s GHG and Clean Fuels Programs, as well as Washington Department of Ecology’s GHG Program. Locus additionally provides consulting services for reporters and fuel pathway holders in the GHG/LCFS space, including report/application preparation and proposed capital projects evaluations.

Locus, established in 1997, is an award-winning firm and recognized industry leader in environmental engineering and sustainability services, providing environmental compliance, specialty investigations, highly experienced remediation/restoration, technical oversight, and hazardous materials management services. Locus specializes in solving complex client problems. Locus is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and offers high-level engineering consulting and strategic support services.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences. Entering Senior by Summer 2025 or Recent Graduate.
or
MS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences. Degree seeking or Recent Graduate.

US work authorization is required.

Location

Iowa City, IA

Term

Full-time intern (30-40 hrs/wk) from May through August 2025. Exact duration pending candidate availability.

Compensation

$20-25 per hour.

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Environmental Field Technician (P9)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time Environmental Field Technician. This position involves field work including collection of environmental samples, maintenance of field equipment, coordination with engineers and contractors, and documentation of activities. Hands on outdoor work and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in a timely manner is required. Local candidates are preferred.
Locus Technologies is a San Francisco bay-area based environmental services and software development firm. You will be a team member contributing to services in the remediation, compliance, and sustainability markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sample collection of water, air, and vapor samples
  • Operates equipment to monitor field parameters
  • Documentation of field activities through logs and chain of custody records
  • Assists with operating and maintaining treatment and mitigation systems
  • Works closely with engineers and scientists on project requirements
  • Coordinates with laboratories, drillers, vendors and subcontractors
  • Follows work plans and HASPs
  • Follows environmental regulations and orders

Required Qualifications

  • Self-starter and ability to work independently
  • Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental professionals
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Professional-level written English
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment
  • Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, ….)

Desirable Qualifications

  • 40-hour HAZWOPER training
  • Experience with remediation systems and extraction wells
  • Field equipment automation experience

Compensation

Comprehensive compensation package, including paid holidays and paid FTO, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, performance bonuses, and competitive salaries. Annual salary of $35,000-$85,000 or hourly equivalent.

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Accredited CARB GHG Lead Verifier (P8)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time Accredited Lead Verifier under the California Air Resources Board’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) program. Additional accreditation under CARB’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and/or Oregon’s GHG and/or Clean Fuels Programs and/or Washington GHG Program is beneficial. This is a challenging position that requires knowledge and understanding of the regulations, and effective direct communication with clients, regulators, and colleagues. The ideal candidate will work independently to research regulatory requirements, review report content, and attest to the validity of GHG/LCFS/CFP reports and applications submitted to the State Agencies.
Travel is required and will vary depending on regulatory requirements and client locations.
In addition, the successful candidate will be a team member contributing to our established environmental consulting practice, which may include consulting services in the GHG/LCFS space, environmental investigation, remediation, and field work.

About Locus

Locus Technologies is a leading GHG Verification Body in the State of California. Locus has completed over 750 verifications under CARB’s GHG and LCFS Programs. Accredited by CARB since the inception of those programs (2010, and 2020, respectively), Locus maintains Lead Verifiers accredited under all sector specialties and application/report types. Additionally, Locus is an accredited Verification Body under Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s GHG and Clean Fuels Programs, as well as Washington Department of Ecology’s GHG Program, including dozens of additional verification projects. Locus additionally provides consulting services for reporters and fuel pathway holders in the GHG/LCFS space, including report/application preparation and proposed capital projects evaluations.
Locus, established in 1997, is an award-winning firm and recognized industry leader in environmental engineering and sustainability services, providing environmental compliance, specialty investigations, highly experienced remediation/restoration, technical oversight, and hazardous materials management services. Locus specializes in solving complex client problems. Locus is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and offers high-level engineering consulting and strategic support services.

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences
  • CARB Lead Verifier accreditation in Greenhouse Gas program with at least one Specialty
  • US work authorization is required
  • Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required

Compensation

Comprehensive compensation package, including paid holidays and paid FTO, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, performance bonuses, and competitive salaries. Annual salary of $85,000 – $165,000, based on experience.

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Project/Senior Field Engineer Or Senior Technician (P7)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time, mid or senior level, Environmental Field Engineer with 5 or more years of experience. The ideal candidate will assume responsibilities for field services, field engineering, and automation including operating and maintaining groundwater treatment systems and monitoring networks. This position includes participating in and guiding sampling efforts, providing technical input, and assisting with designs. Hands on outdoor work and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in a timely manner is required. Local candidates are preferred.

Locus Technologies is a San Francisco bay-area based environmental services firm that offers technically complex projects. You will be a team member contributing to services in the remediation, compliance, and sustainability markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and maintaining remediation systems including groundwater treatment systems, soil gas vapor extraction and vapor mitigation systems.
  • Routine extraction and monitoring well maintenance.
  • Responds to treatment and extraction system failures to ensure little or no down time, including well and transfer pump troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Chemical and supply ordering and scheduling.
  • Collaborate with engineering team on project design, field work planning, and optimization.
  • Identify equipment for upgrades or maintenance. Ensures appropriate tools are available.
  • Oversee or perform tool/equipment maintenance.
  • Maintaining equipment area and field vehicles.
  • Coordinates with laboratories, drillers, vendors and subcontractors.
  • Follows work plans and project requirements.
  • Follows Health and Safety Plans.
  • Follows environmental regulations and orders.
  • Supervise technicians and field staff as necessary and review work in a safety conscious matter.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 + years as a Field Engineer or performing field work in the environmental industry.
  • Four-year college degree in engineering, geology, or related field (or equivalent).
  •  Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting skills.
  • Process treatment knowledge.
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental professionals.
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities.
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Professional-level written English.
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment.
  • Proficient computer skills. (Word, Excel, ….)

Desirable Qualifications

  • Field equipment automation experience.
  • Mechanical and electrical design experience.
  • Experience with solvent groundwater contamination.

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Entry-Level Environmental Scientist (P1)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time entry-level environmental scientist with 0 to 3 years of experience at environmental firm that offers technically complex projects and unique opportunities for growth. You will be a support team member contributing to our environmental services and software markets. You will participate in services software customer service. Position is mentored by senior staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follows and develops work plans and HASPs
  • Uses in-house proprietary database software and provides costumer support
  • Contributes to software technical documentation and implementation of testing plans
  • Quality assurance and quality control of data
  • Communicates with clients and stakeholders
  • Assists with environmental services, as needed

Requirements

  • Self-starter with good communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Desirable Qualifications

  • EIT or ability to obtain within one year, preferred
  • MS with demonstrated writing skills such as a thesis
  • Experience using or developing databases

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Environmental Engineer or Geologist (P5)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time entry or junior-level environmental engineer/geologist with 0 to 3 years of experience at environmental consulting and software firm that offers technically complex projects and unique opportunities for growth. You will be a team member contributing to our environmental services market, participating in services related to investigation, remediation, and sustainability. Position is based out of Mountain View, CA. Candidate must be local due to field work responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follows and develops work plans and HASPs
  • Conducts field work including groundwater monitoring/remediation, indoor air and soil gas sampling, and assisting with mitigation system installation
  • Coordinates with laboratories, drillers, vendors and subcontractors
  • Conducts and leads analytical tasks such as field mapping, preparing tables, and charts using software reporting tools.
  • Evaluates and interprets field and sampling results, contributes to monitoring and evaluation reports
  • Uses in-house proprietary database software
  • Quality assurance and quality control of data
  • Communicates with clients and stakeholders
  • Assists with greenhouse gas verifications

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biological Sciences or related field
  • 0– 3 years + environmental consulting experience
  • Self-starter with good communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project and client sites–~25% of work time, mostly within Santa Clara County
  • Valid California Driver’s License
  • Reliable Transportation

Desirable Qualifications

  • EIT or ability to obtain within one year, preferred
  • MS with demonstrated writing skills such as a thesis
  • Experience with ArcGIS and/or CAD software
  • Experience using or developing databases

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