Environmental Design Engineer – PFAS Remediation

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the design and operation of remediation systems.

• Contribute to soil and groundwater investigations as well as remediation projects.

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

• Manage data and create technical reports.

• Provide engineering services for environmental water collection, conveyance, and treatment systems.

• Offer engineering and permitting support for stormwater and sediment erosion control.

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

• Organize, coordinate, and oversee field investigations prior to design.

• Execute remedial technology design for water and wastewater systems.

• Assist with the entire life-cycle of PFAS projects, including investigations, sampling, treatment design, pilot studies, construction support, permitting, operations, and maintenance.

• Model and assess remediation performance and subsurface conditions.

• Act as a senior technical resource or advisor.

• Analyze data and prepare, review, and ensure quality control of engineering reports, plans, calculations, drawings, figures, specifications, and PS&E packages.

• Develop procedures for studies and design.

• Engage in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.

• Create construction cost estimates and technical effort estimations.

• Draft technical specification sections.

• Contribute to engineering budgets and schedules.

• Interface with clients and regulatory agencies while preparing reports.

• Plan and manage environmental fieldwork, including groundwater sampling, fluid level gauging, O&M of remediation systems, and oversight of subcontractors.

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

• Mentor junior personnel.

• Support business development initiatives.

• Travel to project sites, with an anticipated travel commitment of 20–30%.

• Implement AECOM Quality Management System deliverable standards.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Qualified candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment substance abuse test and background check.

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

• US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

• FE or EIT certification is required.

• Direct experience with PFAS is essential.

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

• Preferred: Master's degree or PhD in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training is required.

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

• Strong attention to health and safety practices is required.

• PE Designation in any state within the USA is preferred.

• Must be able to travel to project sites, including driving and overnight stays.

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

• Commitment to maintaining workplace health and safety.

• Capability to foster trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off for personal and sick leave.

• Various leaves of absence available.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program available.

• Business travel insurance provided.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan options.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs offered.

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