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Overview
TRC is actively seeking a senior-level Principle Environmental Engineer for employment in our Engineering, Construction and Remediation Practice in West Seneca, Clifton Park, Liverpool, Ithaca or New York City.
This individual may work from varied locations within NY state.
The successful candidate will work as part of our Engineering Team and provide planning, investigation, design, bidding, remedial construction, and operation and maintenance support for various remedial technologies, primarily at inactive hazardous waste and petroleum spill sites.
Remedial technologies may include, but are not limited to, Groundwater Extraction and Treatment, Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid Recovery, Soil Vapor Extraction, Air Sparging, In-Situ Chemical Oxidation, Enhanced In-Situ Bioremediation, Monitored Natural Attenuation, Tank and / or Drum Removal, Capping, Dredging, and Excavation.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for guiding and mentoring junior engineering staff in remedial system design including engineering calculations, developing technical specifications and drawings, remedial component layout, sizing and selection, preparing and conducting quality-control reviews of engineering technical documents, designs, plans and reports.
Responsibilities
- Assist with site background information reviews, data assembly and evaluation, and preparation of investigation work plans and cost estimates.
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, geologic data and other data to assist project planning.
- Assist Project Managers to define project scope, determine work procedures / sequences, and develop schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to Project Managers and field staff during implementation of investigations ensuring work plans are followed and technical and quality requirements are met.
- Prepare and review Site Characterization Reports, Remedial Investigation Reports, and other technical documents related to site characterization and investigation activities ensuring technical adequacy, quality, and consistent delivery and presentation of information.
- Prepare and review Feasibility Studies, Remedial Alternatives Analysis Reports, and other documents related to the remedy selection process.
- Plan and oversee implementation of pre-design investigations to develop / supplement technical data needed for remedy design including pilot studies and bench-scale tests.
- Self-perform remedial design work (calculations, technical specification and drawing preparation, remedial equipment / component selection, testing, .
This includes preparation and review of engineering reports, limited site data summary documents, contract documents, standard specifications, supplemental specifications, design drawings, advertisement and notice to bidders, and cost estimates.
- Attend and participate in pre-bid meetings, prepare and review addenda to the specifications and drawings, prepare and review responses to technical questions from bidders, and perform technical evaluation of bids.
- Review contractor submissions during remedial construction and provide written evaluations.
- Review and respond to information requests during remedial construction.
- Attend and participate in project meetings.
- Prepare and review Final Engineering Reports, Construction Completion Reports, and Site Management Plans.
- Complete remedial system performance and effectiveness evaluations and provide recommendations and plans for system optimization, if needed.
Oversee implementation system optimization recommendations and plans.
- Prepare, review, and certify Periodic Review Reports for sites with completed remedies and on-going operation, maintenance and monitoring.
- Serve as task lead for specific portions of larger assignments and mentor less-experienced engineering staff in the gathering, analysis and correlation of basic engineering data.
- Perform Quality Assurance / Quality Control reviews of deliverables related to projects and tasks managed, as well as projects and tasks managed by others, and be responsible for implementation of the firms' quality procedures at project and task levels.
- Apply knowledge of regulations, rules, guidelines, field practices and techniques, standard operating procedures, data reduction and evaluation techniques, etc. to work products.
- Explain and present observations and findings using general understanding of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics.
- Interact with colleagues, clients, regulators, public, vendors, and subcontractors and follow corporate standards.
Qualifications
- New York State Professional Engineer ( license is required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering. Master’s Degree a plus.
- Fifteen plus years of relevant experience in consulting, environmental investigation and remediation, and remedial design, including preparation of remedial design drawings and specifications for public bidding.
- Expert knowledge of New York State regulatory and remedial programs and guidance documents.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Visual MODFLOW, AQTESOLV, etc. is a plus and should be noted.
- Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal, verbal and written communication, motivation, team building, employee involvement / mentoring, diplomacy, and delegating skills.
- Willingness and desire to continue to improve and advance technical competencies.
- Ability and willingness to work independently and / or as a member of a team, including the ability to work on multiple assignments.
- Strong time-management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines and budgets.
- OSHA 40-hour training and up-to-date 8-hour refresher; or ability to obtain.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, transportation and be able to pass a pre-employment motor vehicle records check.
- Ability to drive, travel and perform work away from home, office, and in outdoor environments for short-term tasks.
- Successfully pass a drug test prior to employment or within five working days from date of hire.
Benefits
- TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of :
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary).
TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Compensation : In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation : Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
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Disclaimers
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The complete job description and application are available on .
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
Salary Range
USD $172,265.00 - USD $180,315.00 / Yr.