Senior Remediation Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants•Sacramento, CA

37d•$140,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KJ is seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Remediation Engineer to lead and support municipal and private sector clients in environmental investigation and remediation projects. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to solve complex environmental problems and advance remediation programs. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about growing our environmental services practice and will be a seller/doer with the ability to bring clients/projects with them.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering. Master of Science preferred
Professional Engineer license required
Fifteen or more years of consulting experience
Experience with remedial technologies including Soil Vapor Extraction, Air Sparging, Bio Sparging, Dual Phase Extraction (DPE), In Situ Bioremediation, In Situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO), groundwater extraction and treatment also known as Pump and Treat, soil excavation, and waste characterization and disposal is required
Ability to lead remedial designs and oversee implementation and optimization of the technologies listed
Practical experience developing and evaluating remedial alternatives, completing options analyses, designing, implementing, and overseeing operation of environmental remediation systems, evaluating remedial progress data and adjusting strategies, managing project schedules and budgets, and supervising and mentoring staff
Understanding of regulatory frameworks under RCRA and CERCLA and familiarity with construction techniques for remedial activities
Experience with petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated compounds, heavy metals, PFAS, PCBs, dioxins, furans, and other common contaminants
Ability to travel to support ongoing environmental projects

Nice To Haves

Experience working on complex remediation projects across multiple market sectors is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Review and guide staff developed work plans for site delineation and pilot testing of remedial alternatives
Lead remedial action feasibility studies, prepare remedial action plans, and design remediation systems
Oversee engineers, scientists, and other team members to develop and evaluate remedial alternatives and complete options analyses
Prepare bid specifications and evaluate contractor bids
Provide senior oversight during construction and operation of treatment technologies, including monitoring, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and regulatory reporting
Lead development and review of technical documents, reports, and designs
Oversee quality assurance and quality control of deliverables for both self-managed projects and projects managed by others
Work collaboratively with dynamic project teams and mentor and train junior staff
Support business development and client service management, including participation in professional organizations such as ITRC