Environmental Design Engineer – PFAS Remediation Focused

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

📋 Description

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

• Execute soil and groundwater investigations and remediation initiatives.

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

• Handle data management and prepare technical reports.

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

• Develop, coordinate, and supervise field oversight for pre-design investigations.

• Conduct PFAS investigations, environmental media sampling, drinking water and water quality assessments, groundwater monitoring, treatment and remedial design, construction support, permitting, operations, maintenance, and performance evaluation.

• Model and evaluate remediation performance and subsurface conditions.

• Act as a senior technical resource and deliver specialized technical insights.

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

• Establish study and design procedures, construction cost estimates, technical effort estimates, budgets, and schedules.

• Engage in interdisciplinary reviews and perform quality control on design calculations and drawings.

• Generate technical specification sections and PS&E packages.

• Interact with clients and regulatory agencies, as well as draft reports.

• Organize and manage environmental fieldwork, overseeing subcontractors.

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

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

• Implement AECOM Quality Management System deliverable requirements.

• Foster trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Mentor junior staff and promote workplace health and safety.

⛳️ 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.

• US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

• Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.

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

• FE or EIT certification is required.

• Direct experience with PFAS is necessary.

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

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

• Completion of 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training.

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

• Strong attention to Health and Safety protocols is necessary.

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

• Willingness to travel to project locations, including driving and overnight stays; may require 20–30% travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Access to voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options available.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

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