Environmental Design Engineer – PFAS Remediation

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the design and operation of remediation systems.

• Contribute to soil and groundwater investigation and remediation initiatives.

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

• Handle data management and prepare technical reports.

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

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

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

• Develop, coordinate, and oversee field activities related to pre-design investigations.

• Design remedial technologies aimed at water and wastewater treatment.

• Aid in the PFAS project lifecycle, encompassing investigations, environmental media sampling, water quality assessments, groundwater monitoring, treatment design, RSSCTs, feasibility evaluations, pilot studies, construction support, permitting, design clarifications, treatment performance evaluation, maintenance, and operations and maintenance plans.

• Model and assess remediation performance and subsurface conditions.

• Act as a senior technical resource or advisor.

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

• Formulate study and design procedures.

• Engage in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.

• Generate construction cost estimates and assess technical effort.

• Complete discipline components of PS&E packages.

• Conduct quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings.

• Prepare sections for technical specifications.

• Assist in managing engineering budgets and schedules.

• Interface with clients and regulatory agencies, producing reports.

• Plan and oversee environmental fieldwork, including remediation system O&M, groundwater sampling, fluid-level gauging, and subcontractor supervision.

• Apply principles of construction quality assurance and quality control.

• Support project managers in budgeting, scheduling, scope development, and cost tracking.

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

• 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 demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

• Sponsorship is not currently available nor will it be in the future.

• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.

• Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and background check.

• FE or EIT designation is required.

• Direct experience with PFAS is necessary.

• A preference for candidates with 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and remediation system design.

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

• Completion of 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong commitment to Health and Safety.

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

• Willingness to travel to project locations, which may involve driving and overnight stays; travel may be required up to 20–30% of the time.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively with engineers and scientists.

• Ability to foster trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

• Willingness to mentor junior staff members.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Disability benefits provided.

• Paid time off is available.

• Options for leaves of absence.

• Access to voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements offered.

• Resources for well-being support.

• Employee assistance program available.

• Business travel insurance included.

• Service recognition awards for employees.

• Retirement savings plan options.

• Employee stock purchase plan opportunities.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

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