Environmental Design Engineer – PFAS Remediation

AECOM

. Support remediation system design and operations .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental remediation system design and operations, including PFAS investigations and treatment. Proficient in managing projects, producing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Remediation System DesignPFAS InvestigationsProject ManagementTechnical Report Preparation40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

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Hard Skills

Soil and Groundwater InvestigationsWater and Wastewater Treatment DesignData AnalysisEngineering CalculationsRemedial Technology DesignConstruction Cost EstimationQuality Control ReviewsField OversightEnvironmental Fieldwork ManagementTechnical Specification Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral and Written CommunicationAbility to Build Trusting RelationshipsMentoring Junior StaffCollaboration with Engineers and ScientistsAttention to Health and Safety

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringFE or EIT CertificationPE DesignationValid Driver's LicensePre-employment Substance Abuse Test Clearance

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConsultingRemediation ProjectsGroundwater MonitoringStormwater ManagementRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support remediation system design and operations
Support soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects
Manage or oversee operations, maintenance, and monitoring of remediation systems
Manage data and produce technical reports
Engineer environmental water collection, conveyance, and treatment systems
Perform stormwater and sediment and erosion control engineering and permitting
Provide engineering and design support for industrial and municipal remediation projects
Develop, coordinate, and provide field oversight of pre-design investigations
Design remedial technologies for water and wastewater treatment
Support PFAS investigations, sampling, drinking water and water quality evaluations, and groundwater monitoring
Support PFAS treatment and remedial design, including RSSCTs, feasibility evaluations, pilot studies, and remedial treatment designs
Provide remedial implementation support, including construction support, permitting, and design clarifications
Evaluate treatment performance and support maintenance activities and operation and maintenance plans
Model and analyze remediation performance and subsurface conditions
Serve as a senior technical resource or technical advisor
Analyze data and prepare or review engineering reports, plans, calculations, drawings, figures, and specifications
Develop study and design procedures
Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables
Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts
Perform quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings
Prepare technical specification sections
Provide input to engineering budgets and schedules
Interface with and write reports for clients and regulatory agencies
Plan and manage environmental fieldwork, including system operations, maintenance, monitoring, groundwater sampling, fluid-level gauging, and subcontractor oversight
Support project managers with budgeting, scheduling, scope development, and cost tracking
Mentor junior staff
Support business development activities
Implement AECOM Quality Management System deliverable requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
US citizenship or permanent residency required
Valid driver's license required
Ability to pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and background check
Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
FE or EIT required
Direct PFAS experience
10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and remediation system design preferred
40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent attention to Health and Safety
PE Designation in any state within the USA
Willingness and ability to travel to project locations, including driving and overnight stays; up to 20–30% travel at times
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with engineers and scientists
Ability to build trusting working relationships with clients and colleagues
Commitment to workplace health and safety
Ability to support business development with pre-proposal meetings, site visits, proposal writing, and reviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life and AD&D benefits
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absence
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location