Principal Engineer

EHS Support

. Lead or support remedial system designs, including groundwater extraction and treatment, soil vapor extraction, thermal remediation, and in-situ injection remedies .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in remedial system design and environmental engineering, with a strong focus on groundwater treatment, soil vapor extraction, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and develop client relationships while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

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Remedial System DesignEnvironmental Consulting ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicensingProject ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Groundwater TreatmentSoil Vapor ExtractionInjection TechnologiesPerformance Monitoring ProgramsTechnical Report PreparationFeasibility StudiesRemedial InvestigationsCost EstimatingAs-Built DrawingsRegulatory Submittals

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingCollaboration SkillsMentorshipStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

RCRANPDESPFAS/PFOAChlorinated Volatile Organic CompoundsPetroleum HydrocarbonsNon-Aqueous Phase LiquidsElectrical Power and Control SystemsIndustrial ProcessesEnvironmental RegulationsConsulting Business Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support remedial system designs, including groundwater extraction and treatment, soil vapor extraction, thermal remediation, and in-situ injection remedies
Prepare engineering design documents, technical specifications, bid packages, cost estimates, and as-built drawings
Perform remedy selection and feasibility evaluations for complex sites with multiple contaminants and regulatory frameworks
Design and optimize performance monitoring programs and evaluate system operations and maintenance
Support permitting efforts for RCRA, NPDES, and air requirements and develop regulatory submittals
Lead implementation of technical scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery
Prepare and review work plans, technical reports, and remedial action plans
Ensure effective communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams
Provide technical leadership for remediation projects throughout the United States and potentially internationally
Serve as a technical resource in client meetings, regulatory discussions, and proposal development
Identify growth opportunities within existing projects and client relationships
Support proposal preparation, cost estimating, and project scoping
Mentor staff and support the growth of the technical practice
Listen, think, advise, and collaborate with project managers and technical teams to maintain objectives, identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and drive project decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s level degree or post-graduate degree in civil or environmental engineering
Professional engineer licensing
15+ years of professional experience, with at least 10+ years of environmental consulting experience strongly preferred
Experience with remedial system design, including groundwater treatment, soil vapor extraction, injection technologies, and as-built drawings
Experience with water treatment system design for chlorinated volatile organic compounds, petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, non-aqueous phase liquids, and PFAS/PFOA
Experience with soil vapor extraction systems, vapor treatment systems, sub-slab depressurization systems, NAPL recovery and management, and electrical power and control systems
Knowledge of industrial processes
Experience with remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial alternatives evaluations
Experience designing, evaluating, and optimizing performance monitoring programs
Experience preparing technical reports, work plans, and remedial action plans
Project and task management experience, including scope, schedule, and budget planning and implementation
Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulations and technical guidance
Excellent writing and editing skills; writing examples and/or a test exercise may be requested
Ability to delegate design elements to produce an engineering design package
Ability to apply adaptive engineering problem solving
Strong understanding of the consulting business model
Strong critical thinking, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to provide support and mentorship to colleagues
Comfortable working in a remote office setting
Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to develop presentations and facilitate meetings
Ability to develop client relationships and identify and grow business opportunities
Ability to think strategically and conceptually and translate strategy into practical plans
Ability to work independently with integrity, accountability, initiative, ownership, and dependability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Vacation Policy
Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401k w/matching options
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Sick Time
Bonus Opportunities
Remote office setting