Environmental Engineer – Scientist

Jobtailor; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking an experienced environmental engineer to lead site investigations and remediation projects. You will prepare environmental reports, coordinate with clients and contractors, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong communication, field leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent problem solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering or Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• 4–10 years of experience in the environmental field.
• Ability to obtain P.Eng. or P.Geo designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of contaminated site assessment and remediation.
• Knowledge of hydrogeological investigations and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project-related technical documents, including environmental reports, specifications, work plans, cost estimates, and drawings.
• Manage and oversee environmental investigations and remediation activities.
• Conduct site investigations, contractor management, drilling, soil and groundwater sampling, and vapour sampling.
• Work on Phase I/II site assessments, monitoring, and soil/groundwater management projects.
• Coordinate and schedule project work with staff, contractors, and public entities.
• Obtain project permits.
• Mentor and support junior staff in field activities, reporting and technical skill development.
• Support brownfield redevelopment and long-term remediation and risk management measures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Project management

Environmental reporting

Education

Bachelor of Environmental/Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

• Prepare project-related technical documents, including environmental reports, technical specifications, work plans, cost estimates, and drawings


• Manage and oversee environmental investigations and remediation activities


• Conduct site investigations, contractor management, drilling, soil sampling, well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation, contract administration, and vapour sampling


• Work on Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, environmental monitoring, and soil/groundwater management projects


• Coordinate and schedule project-related work with GHD staff, external contractors, and public entities


• Obtain project permits


• Mentor and support junior staff in field activities, reporting, and technical skill development


• Support brownfield redevelopment, hydrogeological investigations and assessments, environmental services, and long-term operation, maintenance, and monitoring of remedial systems and risk management measures

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor of Environmental/Civil Engineering or Environmental Science degree, or equivalent


• 4–10 years of experience in the environmental field


• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) designation is an asset


• Fundamental knowledge of, or strong interest in developing skills related to, contaminated site assessment and remediation


• Knowledge of hydrogeological investigations, contaminant migration analysis, and environmental due diligence


• Knowledge of Ontario regulatory frameworks including O. Reg. 153/04 and O. Reg. 406/19


• Ability to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail


• Flexibility with project types and responsibilities


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English


• Ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences


• Ability to work as part of a team and be highly communicative


• Ability to manage your schedule


• Valid G-class driver's licence

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in environmental investigations, remediation activities, and project management, with a strong foundation in hydrogeological assessments and regulatory compliance. Capable of mentoring junior staff and effectively communicating technical information to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Environmental Site Assessments


• Hydrogeological Investigations


• Contaminated Site Remediation


• Project Management


• Regulatory Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Environmental Reporting


• Soil Sampling


• Groundwater Sampling


• Contract Administration


• Drilling


• Excavation


• Vapour Sampling


• Cost Estimation


• Technical Specification Development


• Phase I and Phase II Assessments

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills


• Team Collaboration


• Attention to Detail


• Flexibility


• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)


• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo)


• Valid G-Class Driver's Licence

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Science


• Contaminant Migration Analysis


• Ontario Regulatory Frameworks


• O. Reg. 153/04


• O. Reg. 406/19


• Brownfield Redevelopment


• Environmental Monitoring


• Risk Management Measures


• Field Activities


• Project Permits