Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist

About the position

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? We are seeking an Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist with at least 8 years of experience to join our environmental sciences and engineering practice in Overland Park, KS or with the flexibility to work remote from Missouri supporting our South Gulf Operations. Apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to brownfields redevelopment, contaminated site assessment and remediation, building sciences, industrial hygiene, groundwater management and water supply, and contaminant fate and transport while also expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: .

  • Responsibilities
  • Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
  • Evaluate brownfields and other contaminated sites and develop risk-based corrective action measures, remediation approaches, feasibility studies, removal action work plans, and remediation design plans;
  • Implement remedial pilot tests and systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, permitting, and supervision of field teams;
  • Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, design and implementation, trouble shooting and optimization of remediation engineering projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
  • Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
  • Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing;
  • Prepare technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
  • Agency coordination with federal, state and local regulatory agencies;
  • Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
  • Review and manage written document production;
  • Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties;
  • Business development; including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business from existing clients, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan; and
  • At times, job may also include fieldwork including multi-media environmental sampling, sediment sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
  • Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in geology or environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
  • At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
  • Proven leadership skills. (required)
  • Willingness to learn and succeed in business development.
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
  • Nice-to-haves
  • Advanced degree in geology or environmental engineering. (preferred)
  • Professional registration obtained or in process (i.e., P.E. or P.G.) (preferred)
  • Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (preferred)
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be .
  • Benefits
  • competitive pay and benefits
  • well-being programs to support you and your family
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