Environmental Project Engineer (PRP)

Nova Engineering and Environmental•Tampa, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an Environmental Project Engineer to join its Tampa, Florida environmental team and support Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects. The role is suited to an early-to-mid-career engineer with approximately 3–5 years of environmental consulting experience and direct experience supporting Florida PRP projects. The engineer will work with experienced engineers, geologists, and project managers on petroleum-impacted sites from assessment through remediation and regulatory closure. The position combines fieldwork, environmental data evaluation, remediation system support, technical reporting, and project coordination. The engineer will work from NOVA’s Tampa office and may travel throughout Florida as project needs require. NOVA describes opportunities for professional development toward PE licensure and increasing technical and project management responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Approximately 3–5 years of environmental consulting experience.
Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
Direct experience with Florida FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects is strongly required.
Experience with petroleum-contaminated soil and groundwater assessment, sampling, and environmental reporting.
Understanding of petroleum remediation practices and applicable environmental regulations.
Ability to perform fieldwork in varying site conditions and travel throughout Florida as project needs require.
Ability to work from NOVA’s Tampa office.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain Florida licensure.
Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, or optimizing environmental remediation systems.
Experience with SVE, Air Sparging, Dual-Phase Extraction, Pump-and-Treat, or injection-based remediation technologies.
Familiarity with FDEP regulatory reporting, technical submittals, and site closure requirements.
Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects from site assessment through remediation and closure.
Perform and support field activities, including monitoring well and soil boring installations, groundwater, soil, and vapor sampling, pilot testing, and remedial system monitoring.
Collect, evaluate, and document environmental data in accordance with FDEP requirements and approved scopes of work.
Assist with the design, startup, operation, monitoring, and optimization of remediation systems, including Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE), Air Sparging, Dual-Phase Extraction, Pump-and-Treat systems, and injection-based remedies.
Prepare and support technical reports and regulatory deliverables, including assessment reports, Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), and operations and maintenance documentation.
Coordinate with subcontractors, field technicians, laboratories, and internal project teams.
Support project documentation, cost estimates, proposals, and scopes of work.
Maintain compliance with FDEP requirements, project-specific health and safety plans, and NOVA procedures.
Work with senior technical staff and project managers to develop engineering expertise and progress toward increased project responsibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, and vision.
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Certification reimbursement.
Paid time off.
Company-observed paid holidays.
Company-paid life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
Supplemental benefit offerings, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employee Assistance Program.
Use of a take-home company vehicle or shared vehicle for daily travel to work sites approved by managers.