ETIC is a well-established and growing environmental consulting and construction firm with multiple offices across California. We are a customer-focused organization dedicated to delivering practical solutions to complex environmental and construction challenges. Serving both public and private sector clients, we take pride in the quality of our work and the integrity of our team. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

ETIC is currently seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support environmental and remedial construction projects. This role includes interpreting technical plans, assisting with estimates and proposals, coordinating field operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. If you're a motivated problem-solver who enjoys hands-on work and meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Using technical expertise, read and interpret project plans, specifications, and related documents to break down scopes of work and determine project needs.
Provide support with estimate and proposal preparation, including performing quantity takeoffs, requesting subcontractor and vendor quotes, and performing a comparative analysis of received quotes.
Assist with writing technical approaches and scopes of work for proposals.
Support project managers with project planning and scheduling, including preparation of preconstruction submittals, purchase orders and task orders.
Create, organize, and maintain field paperwork for on-going projects.
Coordinate material and equipment deliveries for on-going projects.
Prepare and update construction schedules using critical path method tools (MS Project, etc.).
Support project managers with cost tracking to monitor budgets for on-going projects and assist with change order preparation, as needed.
Utilize independent judgment when performing stormwater compliance inspections, soil sampling, water sampling, or air monitoring, as needed.
Ensure all field procedures and safety protocols are followed to comply with ETIC and client specific requirements and deadlines.
Measure and document quantities of work completed each day.
Assists with project control, survey, and layout.
Attend safety meetings and provide support in recognizing and supporting positive safety habits and practices on the job site.
Assist with maintaining a clean and compliant job site.
Maintain a thorough understanding of client/regulatory requirements and make certain client/regulatory compliance is being met on all assigned projects.
May require out-of-town travel for several weeks at a time for up to several months per project.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Essential and Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
2-5 years of industry experience.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite computer applications (Word, Excel, Project).
Proficiency with Revu Bluebeam preferred.
Great decision making, planning, organizing, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated individual who can work as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
Great written and oral communication and comprehension skills.
Must meet company defined, pre- employment physical, alcohol/drug screen and background check.
Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
HAZWOPER 40-hour training preferred (but not required).

This position can be based in the office or working from home, but must be within daily commuting distance to jobsites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000

Notice to California Applicants:
ETIC collects personal information in connection with your application for employment in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This information is used for employment-related purposes only. For more details, please refer to the “Notice to Applicants/Employees” available on ETIC Central under the Administrative Guides icon in the Labor Law Posters & Legal Notices folder.

About the company

Etic is a social-impact real estate firm that buys, renovates, and runs buildings as affordable shared work hubs for nonprofits, associations, and social enterprises. It operates as a foncière solidaire, owning properties through project-specific entities (SCIs) and financing acquisitions with solidarity investments from citizens and institutions like Caisse des Dépôts. Revenue comes from renting offices, coworking, and storefronts, plus project development, property management, and community programming to foster collaboration. Its goal is to reduce real estate speculation and create long-term value for tenants and the community by balancing financial returns with social and environmental impact.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$2.8M

Headquarters

Aix-en-Provence, France

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

ETIC earned a 91.58 Impact Score in 2025, strengthening brand trust.
Awards in 2025 for LA LOCO and Nanterre expand deal flow credibility.
The September 2026 ETIC site update shows active marketing and ongoing tenant demand.

What critics are saying

Retrofit-heavy acquisitions require constant financing; a funding freeze stalls new sites quickly.
ETIC depends on ESUS tenants and solidarity investors; any demand shock crushes occupancy.
If investor appetite fades before 2027, ETIC's project-by-project SCI model starves entirely.

What makes ETIC unique

ETIC owns ten French tiers-lieux, pairing real estate with mission-driven tenant curation.
Its ESUS structure and 100% profit reinvestment lock capital behind impact, not dividends.
LA LOCO, opened June 19 2025 in Lille, shows deep expertise in regenerative reuse.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

20%

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