Senior Environmental Engineer/Geologist (Atlanta, Ga)

Feb. 17, 2012

Detroit, MI

Confidential

Senior Environmental Engineer/Geologist

Major Expected Results: Provides technical expertise within area of specialization for diverse environmental activities company-wide, working under the general direction of a department manager. May function as lead designer or technical consultant. Manages aspects of important projects including proposal development, budget, project execution and scheduling, and client communications. Participates in business development efforts. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.

Technical Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

Participates in conducting environmental investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.

Project manager for routine to semi-complex projects. Responsibilities may include marketing, budgeting, financial managements, schedule coordination and resources allocation.

Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the environmental work in part of a major project.

Performs data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.

Prepares material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outlines and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.

Performs preliminary design and/or reviews the design and drafting work of staff or project engineers, CAD operators.

Prepares or oversees the preparation of final plans and reports and submits them for approval.

Performs engineering and/or environmental calculations.

Performs field observations where appropriate.

Prepares cost and man-hour estimates, job budgets and schedules.

Conducts or oversees personnel involved in environmental investigations and planning work.

Coordinates work with other engineers and professionals within and outside own discipline, and with support services staff.

Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in area of specialization.

Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Maintains minimum productivity rate of 85% and seeks out productive work when needed.

Specific:

Performs RCRA/CERCLA, HAZWASTE, UST/AST/SPCC, Phase I and II ESAs and Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Investigations and Assessments for public and private projects.

Aspects That Define Senior Environmental Engineer/Geologist:

Performs work that involves conventional environmental engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or procedures, or difficult coordination requirements.

Receives direct supervision on new aspects of assignments, exercising independent judgment on details of regular assignments, makes preliminary selections, minor modifications, and adaptations of alternatives. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or unusual problems. May perform limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer, using prescribed methods.

Coordinates with, guides and/or reviews the work of junior professionals. May give work direction or coordinate the work of technicians, drafters, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Interfaces with department managers and Principal Consultants. May also coordinate with Accounting, Human Resources and other administrative groups.

Routinely represents the organization in conferences with clients, prospective clients and regulatory agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

MS in Environmental Engineering or Geology. This level may be achieved with 6 years of experience since Bachelor's degree, or 5 years since Master's degree. The typical incumbent has 6 to 10 years relevant experience since Bachelor's degree.

Professional Registrations

PE or PG license is REQUIRED.

HAZWOPER certification is REQUIRED.

Asbestos and/or Lead-Based Paint certifications preferred.

Special Skills

Must be proficient in Risk Assessments, Brownfields, Fate and Transport Modeling, remedial design and remediation, asbestos and lead-based paint surveys.

Demonstrated client following and project management and proposal preparation skills.

Strong technical writing, communication skills and interpersonal skills are expected at this level, proven through technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees. May be eligible to receive project management training.

Competencies

General competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation and Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.