Senior Environmental Engineer

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to serve as a Project Manager for environmental projects including water quality, stormwater, and groundwater remediation. Located in Tampa, FL, the role requires leading teams, field data collection, and regulatory compliance documentation, with travel up to 5%.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, have 8+ years in environmental engineering with diverse clients, and can manage multiple deadlines while communicating effectively with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering (preferred civil, environmental or chemical)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
• 8+ years of environmental engineering experience with industrial, municipal, state, and federal clientele
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred
• Travel up to 5% of time

Responsibilities

• Works effectively both independently and in a team setting
• Conducts field work at client sites to collect groundwater and soil data
• Leads data collection efforts and research of projects as requested by project managers
• Prepares environmental compliance documents, permits, plans, and procedures
• Interacts with customers and clients
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Participates in continuous improvement programs and supports team efforts
• Keeps up-to-date on industry trends through training and professional publications
• Supports business development activities including proposal preparation and client expansion

Skills

PE license

Strong communication

Team leadership

Field work

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Environmental Engineer position serves as a Project Manager for environmental projects related to engineering, water quality, stormwater management, and/or groundwater and soil assessment and remediation. The qualified applicant will be able to work within a team environment and be capable of managing others to complete tasks or projects. Prior experience with petroleum site assessment and remediation is desired. The compensation range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience and skills. This position is located in Tampa, FL.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Works effectively, both independently and in a team setting
• Conducts field work at client sites to collect groundwater and soil data
• Leads data collection efforts and research of projects as requested by project managers
• Prepares environmental compliance documents, permits, plans, and procedures
• Knowledgeable of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas
• Interacts with customers and clients
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Exercises safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
• Participates in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provides support to team efforts
• Keeps up‑to‑date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops
• Experience supporting business development activities, including proposal preparation, client acquisition, and expansion of services with existing clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Your Expertise and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering (preferably civil, environmental, or chemical) or related technical field from an accredited four‑year college or university
• Possesses a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of business software (Microsoft Office, Outlook)
• 8+ years of environmental engineering experience with industrial, municipal, state, and federal clientele.
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Petroleum Restoration Program experience preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred
• Travel up to 5% of the time

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more. At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.

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