Senior Environmental Engineer - Remediation

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our Environment Remediation Practice team in our New York, New York office. You will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering environmental remediation consulting services to our key clients.

The successful candidate will assume leadership roles on projects and within the department, and will develop strong relationships with the team, and with clients to enable the pursuit of new opportunities. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and work both independently and as a part of a project team.

The successful candidate will be committed to the team’s success and growth; will rigorously apply safety policies and procedures; will manage the technical, cost and schedule elements of project delivery; and will effectively manage the quality of field efforts and project deliverables within the bounds of the AECOM Quality Management System.

For the ideal candidate, this position will combine project work and some business development.

The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with the NY/NJ Environment Remediation Practice Area Manager and other teams within the Environment Business Line and Remediation Practice, and professionals within other AECOM business lines.

• Support the NY/NJ Environment Remediation Practice Area Manager to support business development. This includes marketing to potential and existing clients and managing clients.

• Serve as the Engineer of Record, sealing and signing reports, permits, drawing sets, technical specifications, and related regulatory documents.

• Manage remedial investigation and remedial alternative development, including work plans for delineation and pilot testing, data evaluation and refinement of conceptual site models, and feasibility studies to support remedy selection.

• Lead teams in the preparation of design calculations, remediation system designs, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

• Provide technical support and leadership of project teams during construction and operations phases of remedial actions, including construction and regulatory coordination and support through to project closeout.

• Lead teams to develop and deliver engineering designs for complex and large-scale projects, including design packages for material excavation and handling, landfill design and construction, dewatering and water treatment, stormwater management, site plans and grading, and related work.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental considerations and requirements into project designs.

• Proactively identify opportunities to increase project efficiencies, improve technical methodologies, and add value to client service offerings.

• Stay updated on emerging environmental technologies and sustainable design practices.

• Perform quality control reviews of work prepared by others.

• Mentor and support the development of junior staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Environmental Engineering + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience leading environmental remediation design and construction projects, including engineering design, regulatory documentation and reporting, and coordination with contractors, project teams, and regulators.

• Professional Engineering license

• Valid U.S Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering

• New York or New Jersey State Professional Engineering license

• Seller-doer with business development and client management experience.

• Experience delivering remedial projects within the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection framework.

• Strong understanding of remediation system design, cost estimating, construction and OM&M.

• Experience with the breadth of federal and local environmental laws, such as CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, etc.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

• Relocation is available for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150000 to $180000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10143198

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 180000 - yearly