Environmental Engineer Remediation

Amentum • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum’s Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) Group is seeking a motivated and technically proficient Project Engineer / Geologist with 2-5 years of experience to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, the successful candidate will assist in delivering environmental solutions for both private and government sector clients, particularly on hazardous waste sites. Successful candidates must be willing and able to regularly travel to project sites throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to conduct field investigations, oversee operations, manage subcontractors, and collaborate with project stakeholders. Amentum is recognized as the second-largest government services contractor in the engineering sector of the U.S. government market. The organization provides technical expertise in various areas including engineering services, national security, defense, and healthcare. In 2023, Amentum received a five-star ranking and was recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” by Newsweek. Amentum’s environmental consulting and engineering groups provide solutions for complex site investigations, remediation design, regulatory compliance, and environmental engineering. Learn more about our company by visiting www.amentum.com . The Pittsburgh ERS group, a strong and established team with a 30-year+ track record in remediation, is preparing for a new growth phase within our organization and we are seeking new team members interested in career progression within our company. Join the growing Amentum ERS Group to contribute expertise to environmental projects on an established team of professionals. The environmental remediation position represents both a challenging and rewarding environment for motivated professionals seeking to develop skills and advance their career. Amentum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related science (geology, chemistry, or physics) from an accredited university.
• Valid driver license is required.
• Experience (2-5 years) in environmental remediation, environmental engineering, or geology/hydrogeology, ideally with involvement in the environmental remediation realm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences within a multidisciplinary team.
• Availability for overnight travel (up to 50%), typically for less than one work week.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and work in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing, including a respirator.
• Amentum will provide 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER or refresher training if the selected candidate does not already possess this certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program (Act 2) or Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) is beneficial.
• Professional registration (E.I.T or G.I.T.) is preferred but candidates actively working towards one of these designations will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental remediation projects, including planning, coordination, sampling, execution, data analysis, and technical reporting phases.
• Conduct comprehensive field investigations utilizing standard field practices and equipment for the collection of samples, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, and potable water.
• Apply a strong foundation in natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrogeology, and mathematics) along with engineering principles to explain environmental observations and develop effective solutions to complex environmental issues and problems.
• Assist with environmental remediation system design, construction, and operation.
• Ensure environmental compliance by reviewing environmental regulations and supporting environmental permitting and other compliance needs.
• Gather, interpret, and organize diverse environmental data sets using spreadsheets, graphs, or models, as appropriate.
• Oversee and effectively manage subcontractors, assuring strict adherence to work scopes, project specifications, and rigorous safety requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees