Senior Environmental Engineer
Join a Leading Environmental Consulting Firm!
Our firm is dedicated to providing innovative solutions in civil engineering, land surveying, and environmental services. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and excellence.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced project manager and environmental engineer to expand our environmental services division in our suburban Chicago office. As an experienced environmental engineer, you will be involved in contaminated site assessment and remediation, in situ and ex situ remediation system design and operation, vapor inhalation assessment and mitigation design, groundwater management, PFAS-related site assessment and remediation, and Brownfield remediation and redevelopment. You will also develop business skills essential for a successful consulting career. Additionally, you will lead business and client development opportunities, take on project management responsibilities, and support staff management and mentoring tasks.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience
Candidate Qualifications:
- BS degree in environmental engineering, civil or chemical engineering (required)
- Advanced degree in the same (preferred)
- Licensed professional engineer certification (P.E.) (required)
- Project experience involving environmental remediation system design, including in situ remediation (e.g., ISCO, SVE, thermal, ISS) and excavation/disposal, remediation system installation, operation and maintenance, and system optimization (required)
- Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers (required)
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (required), AutoCAD, fate and transport modeling, and GIS (preferred)
- Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record (required)
Job Responsibilities: Key responsibilities for the experienced environmental engineer position include:
- Designing, managing, and drawing conclusions from remedial investigation projects involving contaminated media (soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas, and indoor air); projects will include both traditional field and sampling techniques and high-resolution characterization techniques.
- Developing feasibility studies, remedial alternative evaluations, remediation cost estimates, and remedial action plans for soil, vapor, and groundwater remediation projects.
- Designing and overseeing the implementation of projects using in-situ and ex-situ remedial technologies.
- Managing remediation system operation and maintenance services, as necessary.
- Developing monitoring plans, performance criteria, and optimization options for remedial approaches.
- Managing tasks or projects, including tracking project budgets, tracking project schedules, etc.
- Leading in the development of proposals and other business development activities, including attendance at local networking events and national industry-related conferences.
- Fieldwork - Up to 10%
- Overnight Travel - Up to 25%
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more. Our firm is committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our employees.
If you are an experienced environmental engineer looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!
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