Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer (PE) — Groundwater & SVE Expert

UES; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking a Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer (PE) to lead groundwater and soil remediation projects in the Midwest. You will design systems, oversee AS/SVE pilot testing, and mentor junior staff from evaluation through long-term operation.

The role emphasizes project leadership, regulatory compliance, and client communication, with travel across the Midwest. PE licensure, 8+ years of remediation experience, and strong report writing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of progressive environmental consulting or remediation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing remediation systems.
• Experience conducting and interpreting Air Sparging (AS) and Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) pilot testing.
• Experience designing remedial treatment systems.
• Experience overseeing remedial system construction and installation.
• Experience developing and managing Operation, Maintenance & Monitoring (OM&M) programs.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing operating remediation systems.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of groundwater and soil remediation systems.
• Design and evaluate Air Sparging (AS) and Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) remediation systems.
• Develop and oversee AS/SVE pilot testing programs and interpret pilot test data.
• Prepare remedial design packages, specifications, calculations, and engineering drawings.
• Evaluate remedial alternatives and recommend practical, cost-effective treatment solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during remedial system installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot existing remediation systems and recommend performance improvements.
• Develop and implement Operation, Maintenance & Monitoring (OM&M) programs for active remediation systems.
• Support construction oversight and quality assurance during remediation system installation.
• Lead environmental investigations involving soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion.
• Interpret hydrogeologic and environmental data to support remedial decision-making.
• Support Brownfield redevelopment and industrial remediation projects.
• Assist with PFAS investigation and remediation projects as needed.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, design memorandums, and remedial action plans.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Skills

Air Sparging

Soil Vapor Extraction

AS/SVE Pilot Testing

Remedial System Design

Remedial System Installation

OM&M

Remediation System Troubleshooting

Groundwater Remediation

Hydrogeology

Brownfields

PFAS

Industrial Remediation

Professional Engineer (PE)

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

PE license

Job description

UES is seeking a Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer (PE) to lead groundwater and soil remediation projects in the Midwest. You will design systems, oversee AS/SVE pilot testing, and mentor junior staff from evaluation through long-term operation.

The role emphasizes project leadership, regulatory compliance, and client communication, with travel across the Midwest. PE licensure, 8+ years of remediation experience, and strong report writing are required.