Senior Environmental Engineer

Terracon•Lubbock, TX

19d

About The Position

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of environmental projects and clients. Work may include performing or leading environmental site investigations, engineering analysis, calculations and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and preparing and reviewing reports related to the services provided. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies and designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents, including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, and tank closure assessment. This senior-level environmental engineering professional leads complex or unique projects that require innovative investigation techniques and supervises the analysis and development of recommendations in written reports. The role assists in establishing and updating policies and procedures for technical projects in the area of expertise to support their proper interpretation and implementation by subordinate staff. It also provides technical direction and training to less experienced professional staff, participates in marketing strategy development and client presentations of qualifications, and serves as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer. The position is responsible for understanding project-related risks and protecting the Company, continuous project quality monitoring and improvement, and consistent quality standards in project and proposal delivery. It leads team safety efforts, models a safe work environment, and promotes pre-task planning for all projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related degree.
Minimum 8–11 years of experience.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop understanding of project-related risks, identify what could go wrong, and help protect the Company.
Monitor and promote quality standards and practices, and continuously improve project quality.
Provide consistent quality standards in project and proposal delivery.
Lead team safety efforts, ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines, model safe work practices, and promote pre-task planning.
Lead complex or unique environmental engineering projects requiring innovative investigation techniques.
Supervise analysis and the development of recommendations in written reports.
Assist in establishing and updating policies and procedures for technical projects in the area of expertise.
Provide technical direction and training to less experienced professional staff.
Participate in developing marketing strategies and presenting qualifications to clients.
Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
Perform or lead environmental site investigations, engineering analyses, calculations, recommendations, plan and specification development, observation and inspection, and related report preparation and review.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, proposals, technical reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
Design systems and environmental protection plans.
Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.