Environmental Project Engineer

Purpose of Position: The Project Environmental Engineer ensures sustainability and resilience of infrastructure through large-scale testing, field studies, and numerical simulations. This position works between the natural elements and built environments and would address environmental issues such as waste disposal, soil improvements, site remediation, waste handling, and permitting and regulatory coordination. This position also provides materials testing and construction inspection as needed.

Essential Functions

Prepare and deliver Phase I ESAs

Prepare and deliver Phase II ESAs

Field investigations consisting of:

Construction monitoring including instrumentation

Soil and groundwater sampling

Asbestos and Lead-based Paint Assessments

Remediation system monitoring and reporting

Conduct/direct measurements and sample collection including documentation of field tasks, data tabulation, and report preparation.

Coordinate subcontractor work including scheduling of field activities and procurement of bids

Make engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.

Provide construction inspection and materials testing as needed.

Physical Demands of Position

While performing the duties of this position the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers. The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level to be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs and perform some physical labor

Environmental/Working Conditions This position will split his/her time between the administrative office and working in the field. It may require traveling up to 50% of the time.

Equipment Used Telephone, Printer/Copier, Fax, Computers with peripherals, Calculator

Job Specifications

Accredited degrees in either:

BS Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Geotechnical)

BS Geology

2 to 4 years of experience in the field or related field

Wisconsin and Illinois regulatory consulting experience a plus.

Professional credentials or ability to obtain professional credentials within 1-2 years preferred

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat required

Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.