Senior Remediation Engineer

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 .
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience working on complex remediation projects across multiple market sectors is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel to support ongoing environmental projects

Work Environment and Locations

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office . This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is 1 4 0,000 to 2 25 ,000 depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location

Eligible for performance and incentive compensation

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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.