Environmental Civil Engineer
This is a premier opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic role that offers significant professional autonomy and the flexibility of remote work. You will be at the forefront of designing and implementing solutions that protect natural resources and ensure public health and safety. If you are a licensed Professional Engineer with a passion for environmental stewardship and a proven track record in civil engineering, we invite you to explore this compelling position.
Your Mission: Core Responsibilities
- Spearhead the comprehensive design of innovative water and wastewater treatment systems. You will manage projects from initial concept and feasibility studies through to final construction documents and implementation, ensuring systems meet all performance and regulatory standards.
- Plan and meticulously execute complex site remediation projects for contaminated land and groundwater. This includes developing remediation strategies, selecting appropriate technologies (such as SVE, in-situ oxidation, or bioremediation), and overseeing fieldwork to restore sites to safe and usable conditions.
- Direct the management of solid and hazardous waste programs in full compliance with federal and state regulations. Your work will involve waste characterization, developing waste management plans, and designing secure containment systems like modern landfills.
- Conduct thorough Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including both Phase I and Phase II investigations. You will be responsible for historical research, site inspections, soil and water sampling, data analysis, and preparing detailed reports that identify potential environmental liabilities.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for environmental regulatory compliance. You will ensure all project activities adhere to key regulations—including CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Water Act, and others—by managing permitting processes, liaising with agencies, and preparing compliance documentation.
- Create sophisticated contaminant transport models using industry-standard software. These models will predict the movement of pollutants in soil and groundwater, supporting risk assessment and the design of effective remediation and containment strategies.
- Develop and oversee stormwater management plans (SWMPs) for a variety of industrial and construction sites, designing systems to control runoff, prevent pollution, and comply with NPDES permits.
What You'll Bring: Essential Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or a closely related engineering discipline is required. A Master's degree is highly preferred.
- Possession of an active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one state is mandatory for this role.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in environmental engineering, with a strong portfolio of projects in remediation, water/wastewater design, and environmental consulting.
- Deep, demonstrable knowledge of fundamental environmental regulations, particularly CERCLA, RCRA, and the Clean Water Act. You must understand the practical application of these laws in real-world engineering projects.
- A solid foundation in the principles of chemistry, biology, and hydrogeology as they apply to environmental processes, contaminant behavior, and treatment technologies.
- Proven experience in conducting comprehensive site and risk assessments. You must be able to translate complex scientific data into clear, actionable conclusions and recommendations.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, from inception to completion, without direct supervision.
Technical Proficiency & Tools
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site layout, grading, and infrastructure design.
- Expert-level skill with GIS software, particularly ArcGIS, for spatial analysis, data visualization, and site characterization mapping.
- Hands-on experience with groundwater modeling software such as MODFLOW for analyzing hydrogeological systems and contaminant fate and transport.
- Familiarity with wastewater treatment process modeling software (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X) is a significant advantage.
- Practical experience utilizing a range of environmental sampling and monitoring equipment for soil, water, and air quality analysis.