Senior Environmental Engineer

Onterris

. Lead and support environmental assessment, site characterization, remediation, demolition, and redevelopment projects from investigation through implementation and closure .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental engineering, including site characterization, remediation, and project management. Proficient in technical writing, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

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Environmental EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProject ManagementRemedial DesignEnvironmental Regulations

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Hard Skills

Site CharacterizationRemediationEngineering EvaluationsTechnical DeliverablesEnvironmental InvestigationsRemedial Alternatives EvaluationEngineering CalculationsCost EstimatingConstruction DocumentsPhase I/II ESAs

Soft Skills

Technical WritingCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationMentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Environmental AssessmentContaminated-Site LifecycleRegulatory ComplianceMultidisciplinary TeamsProject ScopesBudgetsSchedulesSubcontractors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support environmental assessment, site characterization, remediation, demolition, and redevelopment projects from investigation through implementation and closure
Perform and direct engineering evaluations and remedial design activities, including calculations, plans, specifications, bid documents, cost estimates, and other technical deliverables
Plan and oversee Phase I and Phase II ESAs, environmental investigations, field programs, and evaluation of environmental and subsurface data
Evaluate civil, structural, architectural, and infrastructure plans as they relate to environmental conditions, remediation, and redevelopment
Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams
Coordinate with clients, regulators, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Prepare and review work plans, remedial alternatives evaluations, engineering reports, technical memoranda, and final project documentation
Provide technical review, QA/QC, engineering oversight during implementation, and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff
Support proposal development, fee estimation, business development activities, site visits, and other project needs as required
Collaborate with engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, chemists, data specialists, project managers, and field professionals on contaminated-site projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental, civil, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university program
Approximately 8 or more years of progressively responsible environmental engineering or environmental consulting experience, with substantial experience in contaminated-site assessment and remediation
Current and active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State
Demonstrated ability to independently perform, direct, and review environmental engineering work and exercise sound professional judgment
Experience across the contaminated-site lifecycle, including due diligence, Phase I/II ESAs, site characterization, remedial alternatives evaluation, design, implementation, and closure
Experience with remedial design, engineering calculations, construction documents, drawings and specifications, cost estimating, and remedial implementation
Demonstrated project management experience, including scopes, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong understanding of environmental regulations and engineering standards, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Strong technical writing, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Ability and willingness to travel periodically for project needs
Qualified candidates located elsewhere in New York or the northeastern United States may be considered if they hold an active New York Professional Engineer license and can travel periodically to the Rochester office and project sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Career advancement opportunities
Opportunities for field participation and travel to project sites
Reasonable accommodation in employment for all applicants