Lead Remediation Project Engineer | Knoxville, TN

Our client is expanding its teams and is currently seeking a skilled mid-level Lead Remediation Project Engineer to join one of their Knoxville, Tennessee. Relocation assistance is available.

Our client is an employee-owned environmental consulting and engineering firm, dedicated to providing innovative solutions for its clients. With over four decades of experience, they have delivered regulatory compliance, site assessment, engineering, and remediation services to private industry and government agencies. The firm has successfully managed numerous cleanups at military installations, Superfund sites, airports, and other commercial, federal, and state sites.

position.

The ideal candidate for the Lead Remediation Project Engineer role is a problem-solver and remedial strategist with hands-on, practical experience using various remedial technologies and equipment. This individual should be ready to support the team in executing a variety of projects within a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, professional growth, and a strong culture of support. Our client empowers its staff to approach their work with passion and without limitations.

responsibilities.

• Design and implement small and large-scale remedial systems to address soil, groundwater, and vapor contamination at sites regulated under CERCLA, RCRA, and state programs.

• Manage the operations and maintenance (O&M) of remedial systems, including data collection and troubleshooting.

• Review existing data to identify gaps and develop strategies for addressing these gaps in remediation approaches.

• Contribute to the design of process/facility engineering projects and industrial wastewater systems.

• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

• Prepare remediation feasibility studies, design basis reports, remedial action plans, and cost estimates.

• Write and review technical reports, Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), and Health and Safety plans.

• Analyze and compile data, perform statistical evaluations, and engage in 3D modeling.

• Lead pilot studies and field testing for various and emerging contaminants.

• Oversee onsite construction efforts.

qualifications.

• Advanced proficiency in drafting remedial system designs, plans, and specifications, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and material balances.

• Strong understanding of groundwater and lithology characteristics/logging and hydraulics.

• Expertise in vapor mitigation, groundwater/soil remediation, and remediation O&M.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.

• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Experience in task/project management and proposal development.

• Valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in the U.S.

• Willingness to travel regionally up to 35% annually.

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

• 6 to 15 years of relevant experience.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License.

company.

Founded over 40 years ago, our client started as a two-person firm focused on navigating complex regulatory compliance challenges. The company is committed to the growth and development of its employees, building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with clients, and maintaining high ethical and safety standards. They foster a positive, diverse workplace and encourage individuals to apply even if their experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. The right candidate may be a fit for this or other roles within the company.

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