Senior Environmental Engineer: Remediation & Field Lead

AECOM; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Engineer III to join our Portland, Oregon office. You will lead environmental investigation and remediation tasks with minimal supervision, mentor junior staff, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality solutions.

Responsibilities include planning and performing remediation, developing scopes, schedules, budgets, and ensuring safety and regulatory alignment. A PE license in Oregon or ability to obtain within 6–12 months is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Environmental Engineering or related field; 6+ years experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR/background checks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead task and subproject execution for environmental investigation and remediation programs (soil, soil vapor, groundwater).
• Plan and perform remediation system operation, maintenance, optimization, and monitoring; develop O&M plans.
• Develop scopes, schedules, and budgets; track progress and variances; support change management.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and field staff; plan fieldwork logistics, health and safety, and quality control.
• Analyze field and laboratory data; prepare conceptual site models; perform engineering calculations and design analyses.
• Prepare deliverables: work plans, drawings/specs, remedial action plans, cost estimates, and reports.
• Support remedial design and construction phase services; interact with clients and regulators.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and perform QA/QC reviews.

Skills

Technical leadership

Regulatory coordination

Field operations

Data analysis

MS Office

PE license (Oregon)

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Excel

GIS

EQuIS

Modeling tools

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Engineer III to join our Portland, Oregon office. You will lead environmental investigation and remediation tasks with minimal supervision, mentor junior staff, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality solutions.

Responsibilities include planning and performing remediation, developing scopes, schedules, budgets, and ensuring safety and regulatory alignment. A PE license in Oregon or ability to obtain within 6–12 months is preferred.