Project Engineer (Civil) - Mechanical / Environmental

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.
Job Description:
We are seeking a mid-career Remediation Project Engineer - Civil/Environmental who combines strong engineering design expertise with consulting and project management capabilities. This individual will join our high-performing team of engineers and scientists to support and lead remediation-focused projects across multiple service lines, including Remediation, Sediment & Risk Assessment, and Business Services. Our ideal candidate has 8–12 years of experience, thrives in a collaborative consulting environment, and is excited to serve as a technical lead and task or project manager on a wide variety of challenging and meaningful remediation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise & Engineering Design

• Support remedial system designs such as groundwater extraction and treatment systems, soil vapor extraction systems, thermal remediation system, and in-situ injection remedies

• Prepare engineering design documents including 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

• Conduct performance monitoring design and optimization, and system O&M evaluations

• Support permitting efforts (RCRA, NPDES, Air) and development of regulatory submittals

Project & Task Management

• Lead implementation of scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for technical task

• 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

Client Service & Business Development

• Serve as a technical resource in client meetings, regulatory discussions, and proposal development

• Assist in identifying growth opportunities within existing projects and client relationships

• Support proposal preparation, cost estimating, and project scoping efforts

Required experience and expertise include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechnical Engineering, or related field

• 8–12 years of environmental consulting experience with progressive technical and project responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience in remedial design and implementation, environmental data analysis, and regulatory reporting

• Experience managing scopes, schedules, and budgets on engineering-focused tasks or projects

• Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Excel, and applicable modeling software

• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills

• Ability to travel for field programs and client meetings, as needed (10–15%)

• PE licensure or ability to obtain licensure within 1 year

• Familiarity with CERCLA, RCRA, and state environmental regulatory programs

• Experience mentoring and delegating to junior staff and contributing to internal knowledge sharing

Key skills and traits:

• Excellent writing and editing skills. Writing examples and/or completion of a test exercise may be requested.

• Ability to apply adaptive engineering problem solving.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Strong communication skills and demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality work products.

• Comfortable working in a remote office setting.

• Able to work across multiple projects at the same time (can work in parallel, not in series).

• Ability to develop presentations and facilitate a meeting – effectively delivering key messages and managing the discussion.

• Displays integrity through honesty, fairness, & respect.

• Possesses a sense of responsibility and accountability.

• Takes initiative and ability to work independently.

• Maintains a sense of ownership over delivery of projects.

• Trustworthy & dependable.

• Life-long learner.

Benefits
· Generous Vacation Policy
· Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
· 401k w/matching options
· Short- & Long-Term Disability
· Life Insurance
· Sick Time
· Bonus Opportunities
Our Principles
· Strive for excellence, always
· Be open, honest, and direct
· Assume good intentions
· Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients
· Listen to learn
· Be accountable for our work
· Foster teamwork
· Demonstrate integrity
· Take pride in one’s work
· Live your personal values
· Provide a safe and health work environment that promotes wellness
· Have fun!
EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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