Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist (Site Remediation)

Talantir; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ERG is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist to oversee site assessment and remediation projects for federal, state, and commercial clients. You will guide investigations, permit activities, and remediation evaluations, expanding the firm's site assessment work.

You will lead complex projects, review technical deliverables, and mentor staff while working with diverse stakeholders. A strong background in regulatory programs and PFAS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental site assessment and remediation.
• Brownfields, CERCLA, RCRA or VRP program experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and subcontractors on time and budget.
• Knowledge of current remediation technologies; PFAS preferred.
• Strong prioritization and communication in fast-paced environments.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Physically able to carry 25 pounds, climb ladders, and work on elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Direct medium to large scale complex projects to meet scope, budget, schedule and quality.
• Write and review technical documents, reports and designs including ESAs, cleanup analyses, remediation plans and work plans.
• Review SAPs and QAPPs to ensure efficient site characterization sampling.
• Interpret engineering data to evaluate and optimize remediation systems and costs.
• Manage and train junior staff to facilitate growth.
• Assist with recruitment of environmental site assessment and remediation staff.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Environmental site assessment

PFAS experience

HAZWOPER certification

Effective communication

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist to oversee environmental site assessment and remediation projects for our State and Federal clients across a variety of regulatory programs (e.g. Brownfields, CERCLA, RCRA, and state Voluntary Remediation Programs [VRPs]). The candidate is responsible for providing senior-level management, guidance and deliverable review of environmental assessments, investigations, permitting activities, and remediation evaluations. This environmental scientist or engineer would help to expand our growing site assessment work.

Job Description:

• Direct medium to large scale complex projects to ensure internal and external expectations are met for scope, budget, schedule and quality
• Write and review technical documents, reports and engineering designs including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), cleanup alternatives analyses, remediation plans and work plans
• Review Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs) and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) to ensure logical and efficient sampling is conducted for site characterization
• Interpret engineering, geological, hydrogeological, and chemical data from contaminated sites to evaluate and design/optimize multi-media remediation systems, including developing strategy, rationale and cost estimates
• Manage and train junior and mid-level staff to facilitate growth
• Assist with recruitment of environmental site assessment and site remediation staff to expand project teams
• Collaborate and communicate effective with multiple clients and internal stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental site assessment and remediation is required
• Brownfields, CERCLA, RCRA Corrective Action and/or state VRP experience
• Proven project manager with ability to manage multiple projects and subcontractors on time and on budget
• Knowledgeable in current and emerging remedial technologies with a preference for candidates with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) experience
• Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certified
• Be able to carry 25 pounds, climb ladders, and work on elevated platforms

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.