Senior Environmental Engineer - Hydrogeology
About The Position
Turner Staffing Group is recruiting a Senior Environmental Engineer – Hydrogeology for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading natural resources organization. This is a high-impact role supporting complex environmental and water management initiatives across large-scale operations. If you are an experienced environmental engineer with a strong hydrogeologic background and enjoy leading technically challenging projects, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while advancing your career. Why This Opportunity You’ll be part of a collaborative, safety-driven environment where technical expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and professionals are empowered to grow. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful environmental projects that directly support operational sustainability and regulatory compliance. Position Overview Under general supervision, the Senior Environmental Engineer provides technical leadership and project management for environmental and hydrogeologic programs. You will serve as both a technical expert and project leader, managing complex environmental projects from concept through execution. This role involves groundwater and surface water investigations, regulatory compliance, environmental risk assessment, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Geological, Mining, or related field) and 5+ years of experience
- OR
- Master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience
- Experience in environmental management and project management
- Strong knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, and reporting
- Proven ability to manage large, complex environmental projects
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret environmental data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EQuIS or similar environmental data systems
- Experience with water permitting and compliance in Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico
- Certifications such as HAZWOPER, CHMM, or similar
- Experience in mining, industrial, or heavy industry environments
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage environmental water and hydrogeologic projects
- Develop scopes of work, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and oversee consultant selection and performance
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables
- Oversee groundwater and surface water investigations and hydrogeologic assessments
- Develop and review flow and transport modeling for permitting and regulatory requirements
- Manage environmental data systems, including EQuIS, for data integration and reporting
- Evaluate environmental impacts related to facility changes, expansions, or closures
- Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation and technical reports
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, Clean Air/Water Acts)
- Provide leadership and technical guidance to engineers and technical staff
- Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Benefits
- Bonus and incentive opportunities based on performance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance programs
- Additional insurance and discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
