Senior Sediment Remediation Engineer

Landau Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation and benefits package

Support for personal growth and professional advancement

Job summary

Landau Associates in Seattle is looking for an experienced sediment remediation engineer with over 15 years of consulting experience in the environmental sector. The position emphasizes collaboration and quality, requiring expertise in designing investigations and remedial strategies. Key responsibilities include preparing design documents, project management, and mentoring staff. The job offers an excellent compensation package, with a salary range of $150,000 – $205,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in sediment remediation projects and contaminated site investigations.
• Experience with managing investigations under environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of state and Federal environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Prepare remedy design documents and engineering calculations.
• Evaluate the fate and transport of environmental contaminants.
• Manage project tasks, client relations, and financial administration.
• Develop and maintain client business relationships.
• Oversee implementation of multi-media field investigation programs.
• Mentor and train early-career staff.

Skills

Sediment remediation design

Project management

Environmental regulations knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in environmental or civil engineering

Job description

About Landau Associates

Landau Associates is recognized for excellence in the environmental consulting industry. With nine offices in the Pacific Northwest and Gulf Coast, we have demonstrated that our focus on collaboration, responsiveness, and quality results in client satisfaction and long-term relationships. As employees, we own the Company, and our ownership culture promotes individual accountability to our clients, each other, and our community.

The Opportunity

As part of our continued success, Landau Associates is seeking an experienced sediment remediation engineer to support our expanding sediment investigation and remediation team. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of consulting experience, with deep expertise in investigation and engineering for both public and private‑sector clients. This position will be based in one of our offices in Oregon or Washington. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, project‑team environment—someone who can both support colleagues and effectively engage their support to meet the diverse needs of our projects. At Landau Associates, we value quality, collaboration, and responsiveness, and we seek candidates who share these core values.

Qualified Candidates Will Have a Background In The Following

• Knowledge and experience designing and implementing investigations and remedial strategies under governing regional guidelines (Washington SMS, Oregon DEQ, Sediment Management Standards/Sediment Cleanup User's Manual, Army Corps of Engineers’ Dredge Materials Management Program, etc.)
• Experience with integrating in‑water and upland investigation and remedial strategies, including permitting requirements, agency and stakeholder negotiations, source control, site restoration/redevelopment, and land use considerations, etc.
• Experience with planning and managing investigations and remedial design programs under state and Federal regulations (e.g., CERCLA, etc.) in the Pacific Northwest

Key Responsibilities

• Performing engineering analyses/evaluations for a range of multi‑disciplinary projects, including application of innovative sediment remediation technologies, waterfront development/reuse, site/shoreline restoration, and source control projects
• Preparing remedy design documents and supporting deliverables, including engineering calculations, cost estimates, bases of design reports, and integrated design and specifications packages
• Evaluate the fate and transport of environmental contaminants in various matrices with an emphasis on the protection of marine and freshwater sediments
• Project and task management, including team assignments and coordination, client management, and financial administration
• Overall program strategic development, including further development of teaming partner relationships, client business development, internal team integration and collaboration, etc.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of multi‑media field investigation programs, including field team and subcontractor management, laboratory engagement, quality assurance review, and characterization reporting.
• Mentoring, supervision, and training of early‑career and mid‑level staff on engineering principles and design, depending on existing experience level

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in environmental or civil engineering
• PE registration in Washington or Oregon preferred
• 15+ years of experience in planning and designing sediment remediation projects, contaminated site investigation and remediation programs, and/or shoreline infrastructure and restoration programs
• Knowledge and experience with State and Federal environmental regulations and their application in the Pacific Northwest
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, while maintaining the ability to view multiple, simultaneous projects in the context of big picture goals and objectives
• Ability to travel regionally for project team meetings and oversight

What We Offer

Landau Associates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package in an environment that promotes personal growth and professional advancement. The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $205,000. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, performance, location, and internal equity. As part of our compensation program, we review and update our salary ranges at least annually. We provide a wide variety of benefits to support our employees and their families. Details can be found on the Careers page of our website.

Qualified applicants please visit our Careers page at http://www.landauinc.com/careers/ to apply online.

We are an equal opportunity employer.