Environmental Design Engineer – PFAS Remediation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of remediation systems.

• Execute soil and groundwater investigations along with remediation projects.

• Oversee and manage the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of remediation systems.

• Handle data management and prepare technical reports.

• Offer engineering and design assistance for municipal and private industrial remediation projects.

• Create, coordinate, and oversee field operations for pre-design investigations.

• Design remedial technologies for water and wastewater systems.

• Aid in PFAS investigations, environmental media sampling, drinking water assessments, and groundwater monitoring.

• Assist in PFAS treatment and remedial design, including RSSCTs, feasibility evaluations of treatment technologies, pilot studies, and remedial treatment designs.

• Support the implementation of remediation, which encompasses construction support, permitting, and design clarifications.

• Assess treatment performance and assist with maintenance activities and operation and maintenance plans.

• Model and analyze remediation performance and subsurface conditions.

• Act as a senior technical resource or advisor.

• Analyze data and prepare or review engineering reports, plans, calculations, drawings, figures, and specifications.

• Develop study and design procedures and engage in interdisciplinary deliverable reviews.

• Create construction cost estimates and evaluate technical effort estimates.

• Conduct quality control reviews on design calculations and drawings.

• Draft technical specification sections.

• Support the management of engineering budgets and schedules.

• Interface with clients and regulatory bodies while writing reports.

• Plan and manage environmental fieldwork, including groundwater sampling, fluid-level gauging, remediation system operations and maintenance, and oversight of subcontractors.

• Assist project managers with budgeting, scheduling, scope development, and cost tracking.

• Mentor junior staff and promote workplace health and safety.

• Contribute to business development through pre-proposal meetings, site visits, proposal writing, and reviews.

• Implement AECOM Quality Management System deliverable standards.

• Foster trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Candidates must pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening and background verification.

• A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check are required.

• US citizenship or permanent residency is mandatory.

• No sponsorship will be available now or in the future.

• FE or EIT certification is required.

• Direct experience with PFAS is essential.

• Preferably 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and remediation system design.

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training is necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are essential.

• Strong attention to health and safety practices is necessary.

• PE Designation in any US state is preferred.

• A Master’s degree or PhD in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred.

• Willingness to travel to project sites, potentially requiring 20–30% travel including driving and overnight stays.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.