Senior Environmental Engineering Manager (Remediation)

AECOM • Piscataway, NJ

40d

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Senior Environmental Engineering Manager (Remediation) to lead a high-profile, large-scale remediation and investigation project in the Northern New Jersey/New York Metro area. This role is ideal for a seasoned environmental professional with deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities. In this senior-level position, you will: Oversee a multidisciplinary team executing complex site investigation, design, and remediation activities. Serve as the primary client liaison and technical advisor, ensuring project delivery excellence and regulatory compliance. Lead strategic engagement with federal, state, and private industrial stakeholders. Mentor project staff and foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable site management while driving impactful environmental outcomes on a signature project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of experience related to environmental engineering, investigation, remediation, regulatory compliance or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience, including 2 years of leadership.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and possess a valid US Driver's license

Nice To Haves

• 25+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience interfacing with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (e.g., USEPA, USACE, RCRA projects).
• Strong understanding of remedial design, vapor intrusion mitigation, and groundwater/soil remediation technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse technical teams and manage client relationships across complex, multi-site projects.
• Prior management of long-term remediation projects
• Experience overseeing large O&M projects, vapor mitigation systems, and remediation projects.
• Active participation in business development and strategic growth of environmental service lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental investigation and remediation projects across multiple sites, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Manage all aspects of large, multi-million-dollar projects from planning and design through implementation, O&M, and site closure.
• Serve as the client's on-site representative for high-visibility projects, maintaining direct communication with regulatory agencies and stakeholder groups.
• Oversee preparation of work plans, cost estimates, schedules, and deliverables while tracking budgets and subcontractor performance.
• Support business development initiatives including proposal writing, contract negotiations, and development of scopes of work.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, scientists, and field personnel to maintain a culture of technical excellence and safety.

Benefits

• AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees