Environmental Project Manager - Oak Ridge, TN

RSI; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead groundwater investigation and remediation projects at the Oak Ridge Reservation for the DOE. You will guide projects from RI/FS through ROD and into post-ROD implementation, ensuring timelines and budgets are met while delivering high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong geoscience background, hands-on PM and well drilling experience, and familiarity with groundwater modeling.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Geoscience, Environmental Science or related field.
• 5+ years in groundwater investigation and/or remediation.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads a small team of hydrogeologists and environmental scientists on DOE projects.
• Manages schedules and costs using earned value management or PM principles to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepares groundwater RI/FS documents, and remedial action completion reports.
• Collaborates with field teams to design groundwater monitoring networks.
• Presents to DOE clients and regulatory agencies.
• Mentors junior staff.

Skills

Geoscience

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

B.S. in Geoscience or related field (Environmental Science/Engineering)

M.S. or PhD in Geoscience or related field (preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long-term partnerships.

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long-term partnerships.

RSI is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary

RSI is excited to welcome an Environmental ProjectManager to our Environmental Services Team. In this role, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of groundwater investigation and remediation projects supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at the Oak Ridge Reservation.

We’re looking for someone who brings fresh ideas and a solutions-focused mindset to navigating the CERCLA groundwater remedy process—from Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) through Record of Decision (ROD) and into post-ROD implementation. You’ll play a key role in guiding projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met while delivering high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in geosciences, hands-on experience with project management and well drilling techniques, and familiarity with groundwater modeling and geophysical evaluations.

Success in this role requires both technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, regulators, and stakeholders—so clear communication and teamwork are essential.

If you’re passionate about environmental remediation and want to make a meaningful impact on complex, high-visibility projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads a small team of hydrogeologists and environmental scientists managing environmental cleanup projects for the DOE.
• Utilizes the earned value management system and/or project management principles to manage projects schedules and costs to ensure on-time delivery to the DOE customer.
• Prepares and peer reviews groundwater remedial investigation/design/action work plans, annual reports, and remedial action completion reports.
• Works with groundwater technical team and specialty subcontractors to design and evaluate active groundwater remedies. This includes design of groundwater monitoring networks to support site characterization and remedy performance.
• Facilitates the Data Quality Objective (DQO) process for groundwater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams in identifying data gaps and subsequently developing a work plan that addresses those data needs.
• Works closely with field sampling and well drilling teams to ensure data are collected in accordance with work plans.
• Evaluates data generated by field activities to provide detailed interpretations of subsurface stratigraphy/structure, groundwater flow conditions, and nature and extent of contamination.
• Mentors junior hydrogeologists and environmental scientists through regular interactions and peer review of their work products.
• Regularly presents to and collaborates with DOE clients, regulatory agencies and other DOE contractors.
  
  

Requirements And Education

• B.S. in Geoscience, Environmental Science or related physical science/engineering
• 5+ years of experience in groundwater investigation and/or remediation
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
  
  

Preferred Requirements And Education

• M.S. or PhD in Geoscience, Environmental Science or related physical science/engineering
• 10+ years of experience in groundwater remediation
• Experience with Department of Energy cleanup projects
• Familiarity with numerical flow and transport models