Senior Environmental Engineer

Senior Environmental Engineer; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Sr. Environmental Engineer for our Jacksonville, FL Baymeadows Road office to support environmental due diligence, site assessments, monitoring, and remediation projects.

You will lead data collection, design remediation plans, and coordinate with clients, regulators, and field staff. The successful candidate will have 5–7 years of post-education experience, a BS in Environmental Engineering, and strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in environmental engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation and design of modified active gas sampling and soil vapor extraction systems, including pre-design field surveys, and implementation oversight.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientated attitude, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Project management experience and capability to successfully execute project work within budget and schedule for small to medium sized projects (<$200K).
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessment activities, including identifying and compiling data from various sample matrices (soil, soil gas, sediment, surface water, groundwater) and contaminant types (VOCs, metals, pesticides, PFAS).
• Design soil and groundwater remediation plans using technologies like soil excavation, soil vapor extraction, and enhanced bioremediation.
• Oversee and monitor local/remote teams in executing project work, including budgets, labor hours, expenses, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, models, cross-sections for interpretation of complex data and analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports describing methodologies, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and technical staff in a confident, professional manner.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to policies and procedures.

Skills

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Results oriented

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

Job description

Description

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Sr. Environmental Engineer located in our Jacksonville, FL – Baymeadows Road office. This is an opportunity to be involved in projects with WSP’s Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The Engineer will provide technical assistance for the development of environmental due diligence, environmental site assessment and/or monitoring, and environmental remediation projects. Technical tasks may include assisting with development and implementation of site assessment work plans and remedial action plans; directing field activities through subcontractor procurement and real-time communication with field staff; and evaluation of environmental conditions. The Engineer will also contribute to the development of concise and accurate technical reports including conclusions and recommendations.

Your Impact

• Manage environmental assessment activities, including identifying and compiling of data from a variety of sample matrices (soil, soil gas, sediment, surface water, and/or groundwater) and contaminant types (volatile organic substances, metals, pesticides, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances).

• Design soil and groundwater remediation plans using a variety of technologies, including soil excavation, soil vapor extraction, and enhanced bioremediation.

• Oversee and monitor local and/or remote teams in executing project work, including tracking project budgets, labor hours, expenses, and subcontractor costs.

• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of complex data, findings, or analyses.

• Prepare comprehensive technical reports that describe methodologies, analytical results, conclusions, and recommendations to address environmental findings.

• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.

• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in environmental engineering.

• Demonstrated experience in the evaluation and design of modified active gas sampling and soil vapor extraction systems, including pre-design field surveys, and implementation oversight.

• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientated attitude, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

• Project management experience and capability to successfully execute project work within budget and schedule for small to medium sized projects (typically <$200K).

• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies, including site specific Health and Safety Plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within first year of employment.

• Experience working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Waste Cleanup Program - Waste Site Cleanup Section. Experience with the Waste Site Cleanup Section - Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program is particularly preferred.

• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER), Basic First Aid, and Adult CPR training.

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may occasionally extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Rare travel may be required depending on project- or business-specific requirements.

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