Environmental Engineer- Chemistry/Wastewater - Hybrid

The A.C.Coy Company; Carnegie (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The A.C.Coy Company is assisting a local client in recruiting an Environmental/Chemical Engineer to design and lead water remediation and wastewater treatment projects in a hybrid role based near Pittsburgh, PA. This senior position involves proposal development, project management, client engagement, and technical leadership.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in Environmental Engineering with a focus on groundwater treatment and chemistry, plus strong permitting knowledge and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field.
• 10+ years of professional Environmental Engineering experience with emphasis on water and wastewater treatment.
• 5+ years of remediation project experience on contaminated sites.
• Strong permitting knowledge at state and federal levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients and teams.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater treatment strategies for site remediation projects.
• Manage investigations, studies, remedy design and implementation; complete health risk assessments.
• Perform chemical fate and transport analyses; oversee statistical evaluation of results.
• Support CERCLA, RCRA and state voluntary environmental programs.
• Assist PFAS treatment projects, including pilot studies and regulatory considerations.
• Interface with state and federal agencies; prepare permits and compliance docs.
• Prepare and review technical reports and remediation documents.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and budget management; mentor junior staff.
• Engage in business development including proposal preparation and client support.

Skills

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Project management

Client interaction

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

Location: 3/2 Hybrid; Office located in Greentree/Pittsburgh, PA - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Job Type: Full-time with excellent benefits

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card

The A.C.Coy Company is assisting a local Client in their search for an Environmental/Chemical Engineer. This individual willplay a meaningful role in the design and execution of complex water remediation and wastewater treatment projects, including proposal generation, project management, client interaction, and technical leadership.

Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of professional experience in Environmental Engineering with a strong emphasis on groundwater treatment, remediation, and chemistry. The company offers a strong salary and benefits package, including inexpensive health coverage, bonuses, profit sharing, 401K, professional development opportunities, and flexible work hours. Very minimal travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of water and wastewater treatment strategies for site remediation projects
• Manage projects including investigations, treatability studies, remedy design and remedy implementationComplete human health risk assessments
• Perform chemical fate and transport analysis
• Oversee statistical evaluation of chemical analytical results
• Assist with environmental projects administered under CERCLA, RCRA and a variety of state voluntary programs
• Support PFAS treatment projects, including treatment evaluation, pilot studies, and regulatory considerations
• Interface with state and federal regulatory agencies, and prepare permit applications and compliance documentation
• Prepare and review technical reports, permit applications and remediation documents
• Support project planning, scheduling, and budget management, with increasing responsibility as appropriate
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior engineers and staff
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation and client support

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience with a strong emphasis on water and wastewater treatment
• 5+ years of professional experience in the remediation and development of contaminated industrial sites
• Strong expertise with permitting and state and federal environmental regulatory programs
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the time for client meetings

Preferred:

• Pennsylvania P.E. license strongly preferred
• Previous experience managing large remediation projects, ideally brownfield remediation and redevelopment
• A strong Chemistry background and specific experience with PFAS treatment projects