Environmental Design Engineer – PFAS Remediation

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the design and operation of remediation systems.

• Aid in soil and groundwater investigations as well as remediation projects.

• Provide engineering and design assistance for municipal and private industrial remediation initiatives.

• Develop, coordinate, and oversee pre-design investigation fieldwork.

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

• Contribute to the evaluation of treatment technologies, pilot studies, and remedial treatment designs.

• Assist in the implementation, construction, permitting, and clarification of remedial designs.

• Assess treatment performance and maintenance activities.

• Create operation and maintenance plans.

• Model and analyze the performance of remediation efforts and subsurface conditions.

• Act as a senior technical resource and advisor.

• Analyze data and prepare as well as review reports, plans, calculations, drawings, figures, and specifications.

• Develop procedures for study and design.

• Engage in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.

• Create estimates for construction costs and technical efforts.

• Conduct quality-control reviews of design calculations and drawings.

• Prepare sections of technical specifications.

• Support engineering schedules and budgets.

• Interface with clients and regulatory agencies while preparing reports.

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

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

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

• Implement AECOM Quality Management System deliverable requirements.

• Cultivate working relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Mentor junior staff members.

• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field, with 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

• A valid driver's license is mandatory.

• Capability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

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

• FE or EIT certification is necessary.

• Direct experience with PFAS is required.

• Over 10 years of experience in environmental consulting and remediation system design is preferred.

• Completion of 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training is necessary.

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

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong focus on health and safety standards.

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

• Experience in remediation system design and oversight of operations, maintenance, and monitoring.

• Experience in data management and technical report generation.

• Knowledge in environmental water collection, conveyance, and treatment system engineering.

• Experience with stormwater, sediment, and erosion control engineering and permitting.

• Remedial technology design experience for water and wastewater systems.

• Familiarity with the PFAS project lifecycle.

• Skills in modeling and analyzing remediation performance and subsurface conditions.

• Understanding of construction quality assurance and quality control principles and practices.

• Willingness to travel to project locations, including driving and overnight stays.

• Ability to travel up to 20–30% at times.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• 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.

• Access to award-winning training and development programs.

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