Senior Environmental Engineer/Geologist (PE/PG) - Florida

Highlander Consultants; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlander Consultants is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer / Geologist (PE/PG) to lead environmental assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects on the First Coast of Florida. You will supervise site investigations, ESA activities, and corrective action planning while ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.

The role requires a licensed PE or PG (or EIT on track) with 5–7 years’ experience, strong knowledge of Florida regulations, and proven project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Active PE or PG license (Florida preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity) or EIT on path to licensure.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with Florida groundwater and soil sampling SOPs.
• Experience with Florida regulatory framework including FDEP Chapter 62-780.
• Proven experience with Phase I and II ESAs.
• Experience preparing SARs, RAPs, ISR proposals.
• Experience with environmental construction oversight and contractor management.
• Familiarity with PFAS and pesticide-related contaminants.
• Strong project management, organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent technical writing, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Florida petroleum cleanup programs (FDEP PRP) and Brownfields familiarity (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• RBCA and exposure pathway analysis.
• HAZWOPER certification (current or ability to obtain).
• Existing client relationships or business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute environmental projects including site assessments, monitoring programs, and remediation activities
• Conduct and oversee Phase I and Phase II ESAs according to ASTM standards
• Develop, review, and certify technical reports including groundwater reports and site assessment reports
• Prepare SARs, RAPs, ISR proposals and other corrective action documents
• Interpret Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-780 and other Florida guidance
• Oversee field activities including soil and groundwater sampling
• Provide environmental construction oversight and contractor coordination
• Evaluate analytical data, develop CSMs, assess fate and transport of contaminants
• Lead PFAS and pesticide-related site investigations and remediation strategies
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Serve as primary client/regulator contact and mentor junior staff

Skills

Groundwater sampling

Soil sampling SOPs

FDEP regulations

Phase I/II ESAs

Groundwater monitoring reports

Site assessment reports

Regulatory deliverables

SARs/RAPs/ISR proposals

Construction oversight

Contractor management

PFAS sampling

Pesticide contaminants

Project management

Technical writing

Data analysis

Communication

RBCA

Exposure pathway analysis

MS Office

Business development

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license (Florida preferred)

OSHA HAZWOPER certification

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Highlander Consultants is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer / Geologist (PE/PG) to lead environmental assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects on the First Coast of Florida. You will supervise site investigations, ESA activities, and corrective action planning while ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.

The role requires a licensed PE or PG (or EIT on track) with 5–7 years’ experience, strong knowledge of Florida regulations, and proven project