Senior Principal Environmental Engineer / Engineer of Record (Florida State PE License Required)

J T; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Environmental seeks a Senior Principal Environmental Engineer / Engineer of Record to lead large-scale remediation programs across Florida and the Southeast, taking ultimate design accountability and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires interfacing with the EPA and state agencies, overseeing RD/RA through construction, ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality deliverables. Hybrid Florida work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Florida professional engineer (P.E.) license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 15 years of environmental engineering/remediation experience.
• Proven Engineer of Record or lead design on large remediation projects.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Extensive field and construction oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Sign, seal, review, and approve critical engineering deliverables and construction documents.
• Lead end-to-end Remedial Design and Remedial Action through site closeout.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering disciplines and subcontractors.
• Serve as liaison to EPA and state agencies for technical matters.
• Provide technical direction for complex field operations and restoration.
• Drive quality assurance, regulatory adherence, and mentoring.

Skills

EOR leadership

Regulatory liaison

Construction oversight

Team mentorship

Remediation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Florida P.E. license

Job description

Position: Senior Principal Environmental Engineer / Engineer of Record

Location: Florida, United States (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: None

Salary Range: Competitive / Commensurate with senior executive experience

About the Role

Seeking a seasoned Senior Principal Environmental Engineer / Engineer of Record to lead large-scale, technically complex environmental remediation programs and construction initiatives across Florida and the Southeast.

In this senior leadership role, you will serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR), taking ultimate technical accountability for remedial design through construction completion. You will provide high-level engineering oversight for multidisciplinary project teams and specialty subcontractors, interface directly with the EPA, state regulatory agencies, and industrial clients, and ensure all engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of technical excellence, environmental compliance, and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer of Record (EOR) Leadership: Sign, seal, review, and approve critical engineering deliverables, work plans, technical specifications, and construction document packages.
• Remedial Design & Execution: Lead end-to-end Remedial Design (RD) and Remedial Action (RA) execution through site closeout and final construction completion.
• Multidisciplinary Team Oversight: Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering disciplines, field technicians, and specialty remediation subcontractors.
• Regulatory Agency Engagement: Serve as the primary technical liaison to the EPA, state environmental protection departments, municipal authorities, and key client stakeholders.
• Construction & Field Support: Provide technical direction for complex field operations, including site demolition, deep excavation, in-situ remediation, contaminated materials management, dewatering/groundwater treatment, and ecological site restoration.
• Quality Assurance & Mentorship: Drive technical quality management, regulatory adherence, and professional mentoring for mid-level and junior environmental engineering staff.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Florida in good standing (licensure in additional southeastern states is a benefit).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive environmental engineering and remediation experience.
• EOR Track Record: Demonstrated experience serving as the Engineer of Record or Lead Design Engineer on complex, large-scale environmental remediation projects.
• Leadership & Subcontractor Management: Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams, specialty consultants, and remediation contractors.
• Field & Construction Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with environmental construction oversight, remedial design implementation, and constructability reviews.

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience executing EPA CERCLA Remedial Design (RD) and Remedial Action (RA) programs.
• Proven track record on Superfund and National Priorities List (NPL) site cleanups.
• Deep technical expertise in large-scale soil/groundwater remediation, In-Situ Stabilization/Solidification (ISS), or Deep Soil Mixing (DSM).
• Extensive experience preparing comprehensive Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) documentation, permit applications, and technical specifications.

Why Join Action Environmental

This role offers the opportunity to lead nationally significant remediation programs alongside industry-recognized technical leaders and specialty consultants, delivering innovative engineering solutions that protect public health, restore natural habitats, and safeguard the environment.

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, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.