Senior Remediation Engineer

Overview / Responsibilities*

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with an Environmental Science and Engineering background to work as a seller/doer in our Texas Office. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, quality driven Engineer with excellent interpersonal, and communication skills.  Key responsibilities will include providing field and office support on various projects for existing and new environmental/industrial/government clients.  Wood PLC’s Environment & Infrastructure Division is a multi-disciplined consulting organization primarily consisting of environmental scientists and engineers with offices throughout the United States. 

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in Environmental Due Diligence, Environmental Remediation, and Environmental Compliance. This position offers the opportunity to be a leader on multi-discipline projects, to interact with clients and staff in Austin, Dallas, Houston and other Wood offices, mentor junior and mid-level staff, contribute to the growth of the environmental remediation service line, and collaborate with environmental engineering staff in multiple disciplines while executing the following roles/responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed technical approaches, tests, products, or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable
• Preparation of technical reports
• Participate in the development of technical approach
• Calculates and manages simple, small fee, non-complex project budgets
• Prepares proposals and assists in preparation of large-scale proposals
• Prepares design plans and specifications for remedial actions
• Plans and implements bench- and pilot-scale treatability studies
• Prepares and generates routine reports and correspondence; writes reports
• Reviews field reports prepared by staff specialists; provides guidance to field personnel
• Supports construction through submittal reviews, oversight, and design input
• Evaluates contractor’s performance against schedule, budget, and specifications
• Maintains successful client relations while working on multiple projects at one time
• Works as part of an environmental design team that addresses remediation and wastewater projects
• Follows company safety standards, site safety standards and audits subcontractor safety activities

Skills / Qualifications*

Role Requirements:

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering, MS in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, active NCEES account with ability to acquire PE licensure in additional states
• 10+ years of design or construction experience with a focus on environmental applications in site remediation and treatment process engineering
• Knowledgeable in Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP)
• CERCLA or RCRA experience with DoD or USEPA (preferred)
• CERCLA and or RCRA Feasibility Studies, Proposed Plans, Decision Documents experience
• Experience with remediation systems - Understanding of means and methods associated with environmental remediation technologies and treatment systems such as soil vapor extraction, multiphase extraction, groundwater extraction/injection, LNAPL recovery, air sparging, carbon adsorption, air stripping, and oxidation
• Experience with physical-chemical or biological treatment methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills; strong organizational abilities
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites - anticipated travel expected to be less than 20% overnight travel; however, extended travel is possible at times
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
• Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions
• May lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which require the ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
• Experience with remediation treatment system design
• Experience planning and performing bench and pilot-scale treatability studies
• Experience completing process hazard analyses
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training
• Self-starter and lifelong learner

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.