Senior Environmental Engineer I

Roux; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Roux seeks a senior environmental project manager to lead investigations and remediation projects, and to mentor technical staff for client and organizational growth. The role focuses on project oversight, data review, and reporting aligned with WDNR requirements, with emphasis on effective client communication and budgeting.

The position balances field and office work, guiding teams through complex projects and maintaining high standards for safety, accuracy, and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience.
• P.E. certification or equivalent experience if not certified as P.E.
• Experience with WDNR environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Advanced data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management, scheduling, and coordination of resources to meet client needs.
• Coordinate data collection, review results, and prepare remediation recommendations for principal review.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and marketing activities.

Skills

Project management

Environmental data analysis

Technical leadership

Client and regulatory communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering

P.E. certification or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Overview

This position provides project management and technical leadership of environmental investigation and remediation projects, as well as assists in the development of technical staff to meet client and organizational needs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Holds professional certification as a P.E., or absent certification, a minimum of 15 years working with a licensed professional.
• Experience with working with and leading projects concerning Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) environmental regulations and programs, their personnel, and permitting processes.
• Proficient in performing senior level interpretation work including remedial cost estimates, future remedial measures selection, and costing.
• Experience performing conceptual and detailed remedial design work.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Advanced data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interacting with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of project/staff level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions.

Essential Duties

• Project Management:
  • Manage projects including key responsibilities for scheduling and coordination of project resources to meet client and organizational needs.
  • Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are performed in accordance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation:
  • Coordinate and provide quality control for data collection and review of project results, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine future client needs and project requirements.
  • Interpret data, develop, and finalize a report for Project Principal’s review that appropriately documents findings and project remediation recommendations.
• Proposal Preparation and Business Development:
  • Assist with the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and with marketing activities.
• Staff Mentoring and Training:
  • Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position occasionally works in the field and predominantly works in an office environment. In the field, candidate will be working independently or more commonly will be leading a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, and occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Roux offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position including:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].