Environmental Design Engineer – PFAS Remediation

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the design and operation of remediation systems.

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

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

• Handle data management and produce technical documentation.

• Engineer systems for environmental water collection, conveyance, and treatment.

• Execute engineering and permitting for stormwater, sediment, and erosion control.

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

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

• Design technologies for the treatment of water and wastewater.

• Assist with PFAS investigations, sampling, evaluations of drinking water and water quality, and groundwater monitoring.

• Facilitate PFAS treatment and remedial designs, including RSSCTs, feasibility studies, pilot projects, and treatment design.

• Offer support for remedial implementation, including construction assistance, permitting, and design clarifications.

• Assess treatment performance and contribute to maintenance activities and operation plans.

• Model and analyze the performance of remediation efforts 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.

• Establish study and design procedures.

• Take part in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.

• Create construction cost estimates and estimates for technical efforts.

• Conduct quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings.

• Draft technical specification sections.

• Contribute to engineering budgets and schedules.

• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies through report writing.

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

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

• Mentor junior staff members.

• Support business development initiatives.

• Implement AECOM Quality Management System deliverable requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• US citizenship or permanent residency is mandatory.

• A valid driver's license is required.

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

• Ability to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• FE or EIT certification is required.

• Prior experience with PFAS is essential.

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

• Completion of 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training.

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

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong focus on health and safety.

• PE Designation in any state within the USA.

• Willingness to travel to project sites, including driving and overnight stays; travel may reach up to 20–30% at times.

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

• Ability to cultivate trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

• Experience in supporting business development through pre-proposal meetings, site visits, proposal writing, and reviews.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Access to voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

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