819314 - Remediation Project Engineer

Are you looking for a home for the best years of your career? A place where you can work with industry recognized professionals who are solving tough environmental problems? Geosyntec is the place for you!  Our industrial water process engineering practice is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Remediation Project Engineer in Chicago or Oak Brook, Illinois, who is looking to be a part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial firm. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of Midwest-centric experience providing site investigation and remediation engineering and consulting services. Apply your engineering skills to challenging environmental projects including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages, while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com

• Soil, groundwater, and sediment remedy evaluations, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
• Project management, including planning and implementing investigation and Remediation Projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
• Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps and figures;
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties; and
• At times, job may also include fieldwork including multi-media environmental sampling, contractor oversight, and remediation system installation and operations.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career. Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks.

Here are some other things you should know about a typical practitioner position with Geosyntec:

• Training: Geosyntec will provide training in OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 30%
• Overnight travel and client site visits should be expected up to 20%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in civil or environmental engineering or an aligned engineering discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (required)

• At least seven years of consulting or industry experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams on Remediation Projects. (required)
• Familiarity with USEPA and Illinois environmental regulations including Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO) and understanding of Site Remediation Program closure requirements. (required)
• Understanding of construction quality assurance and/or remediation contractor subcontracting. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a consulting environment, managing multiple project assignments, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Proven project leadership skills. (preferred)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits