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The ideal candidate will have experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects involving site assessment, remediation system operation and optimization, environmental compliance, stormwater management, construction oversight, and regulatory coordination. This role requires strong technical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects, teams, schedules, and client relationships simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all environmental aspects associated with site assessment, environmental audits, field construction projects, dewatering, and environmental/stormwater compliance.
- Direct/lead a diverse group of engineers, environmental scientists, and project technical specialists with varying levels of experience.
- Perform tasks related to stormwater compliance, environmental investigation, and remediation projects, including field work, sampling, site visits, remediation system evaluation, troubleshooting, and interpretation of technical data
- Conduct site visits to assess field conditions, support project implementation, and provide technical oversight during investigation, construction, and remediation activities.
- Evaluate remediation system performance, identify operational issues, and troubleshoot system components to improve effectiveness, reliability, and overall system operation
- Provide hands-on support for remediation system operation, maintenance, inspection, and optimization
- Collaborate with clients to support remediation requirements from preliminary assessment through remediation construction, including field implementation and system performance evaluation
- Direct and implement soil, groundwater, sediment, air, and soil vapor sample collection, and provide oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors, including analytical laboratories and drilling companies.
- Prepare technical reports; remediation analysis and design; and bid documents
- Manage consultant and contractor firms in terms of technical, budgetary, regulatory, and scheduling requirements
- Maintain communication with multiple clients and regulatory personnel.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
- Create and maintain records of purchase orders, field work orders, and client communications.
- Provide technical support for client communications, project planning, and related business support efforts as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
- 5–15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, remediation, environmental compliance, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, remediation technologies, stormwater compliance requirements, and field investigation methods.
- Experience with remediation system operation, troubleshooting, and optimization preferred.
- Knowledge of soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion, sediment, and air investigation and remediation practices.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client communications.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both office and field environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard environmental data management and reporting tools.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or other relevant professional certification.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and current refreshers.
- Experience with environmental construction oversight and dewatering systems.
- Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position involves a combination of office and field work. Field activities may include work at industrial facilities, active construction sites, remediation sites, and outdoor locations under varying weather conditions. Candidates must be able to perform site visits, walk uneven terrain, lift field equipment, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
Why ETIC
At ETIC, we provide innovative environmental and infrastructure solutions that help clients manage risk, maintain compliance, and improve project outcomes. Our collaborative culture, technical expertise, and commitment to quality provide employees with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful project experience across a diverse range of industries and services.
The job duties and obligations described herein are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time as determined by ETIC.
Work Location
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and may be based from a home office or one of ETIC's California offices. Candidates must be located within daily commuting distance of project sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Salary Range: $115,000 to $150,000+ annually DOE
(final offer based on experience, skills, and internal equity)
Notice to California Applicants:
ETIC collects personal information in connection with your application for employment in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This information is used for employment-related purposes only. For more details, please refer to the “Notice to Applicants/Employees” available on ETIC Central under the Administrative Guides icon in the Labor Law Posters & Legal Notices folder.
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The ideal candidate will have experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects involving site assessment, remediation system operation and optimization, environmental compliance, stormwater management, construction oversight, and regulatory coordination. This role requires strong technical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects, teams, schedules, and client relationships simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all environmental aspects associated with site assessment, environmental audits, field construction projects, dewatering, and environmental/stormwater compliance.
- Direct/lead a diverse group of engineers, environmental scientists, and project technical specialists with varying levels of experience.
- Perform tasks related to stormwater compliance, environmental investigation, and remediation projects, including field work, sampling, site visits, remediation system evaluation, troubleshooting, and interpretation of technical data
- Conduct site visits to assess field conditions, support project implementation, and provide technical oversight during investigation, construction, and remediation activities.
- Evaluate remediation system performance, identify operational issues, and troubleshoot system components to improve effectiveness, reliability, and overall system operation
- Provide hands-on support for remediation system operation, maintenance, inspection, and optimization
- Collaborate with clients to support remediation requirements from preliminary assessment through remediation construction, including field implementation and system performance evaluation
- Direct and implement soil, groundwater, sediment, air, and soil vapor sample collection, and provide oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors, including analytical laboratories and drilling companies.
- Prepare technical reports; remediation analysis and design; and bid documents
- Manage consultant and contractor firms in terms of technical, budgetary, regulatory, and scheduling requirements
- Maintain communication with multiple clients and regulatory personnel.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
- Create and maintain records of purchase orders, field work orders, and client communications.
- Provide technical support for client communications, project planning, and related business support efforts as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
- 5–15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, remediation, environmental compliance, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, remediation technologies, stormwater compliance requirements, and field investigation methods.
- Experience with remediation system operation, troubleshooting, and optimization preferred.
- Knowledge of soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion, sediment, and air investigation and remediation practices.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client communications.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both office and field environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard environmental data management and reporting tools.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or other relevant professional certification.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and current refreshers.
- Experience with environmental construction oversight and dewatering systems.
- Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position involves a combination of office and field work. Field activities may include work at industrial facilities, active construction sites, remediation sites, and outdoor locations under varying weather conditions. Candidates must be able to perform site visits, walk uneven terrain, lift field equipment, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
Why ETIC
At ETIC, we provide innovative environmental and infrastructure solutions that help clients manage risk, maintain compliance, and improve project outcomes. Our collaborative culture, technical expertise, and commitment to quality provide employees with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful project experience across a diverse range of industries and services.
The job duties and obligations described herein are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time as determined by ETIC.
Work Location
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and may be based from a home office or one of ETIC's California offices. Candidates must be located within daily commuting distance of project sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Salary Range: $115,000 to $150,000+ annually DOE
(final offer based on experience, skills, and internal equity)
Notice to California Applicants:
ETIC collects personal information in connection with your application for employment in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This information is used for employment-related purposes only. For more details, please refer to the “Notice to Applicants/Employees” available on ETIC Central under the Administrative Guides icon in the Labor Law Posters & Legal Notices folder.
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Who's Hiring
- AECOM39
- Burns & McDonnell11
- Jacobs8
- ECS Limited5
- Geosyntec Consultants5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental remediation engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, geology, or a related field
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification and current 8-hour refresher
- Experience with site investigation, soil and groundwater sampling, and remedial design
- Proficiency with data management and reporting tools such as EQuIS or similar platforms
- Professional Engineer license or active pursuit of PE licensure
- Familiarity with CERCLA, RCRA, state voluntary cleanup programs, and EPA guidance documents
Tips for Your Environmental Remediation Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to site-specific work
List the specific contaminants you've worked with, such as chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, or heavy metals, and the remediation technologies you've operated. Generic environmental engineering resumes get screened out when hiring managers are looking for direct site experience.
Get your professional certifications current
Many openings require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license, HAZWOPER 40-hour certification, or a state-specific site remediation credential. Check each posting carefully, because requirements vary by state and project type, and missing one can disqualify an otherwise strong application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental remediation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by regulatory framework
Target postings that name the programs you know, whether RCRA, CERCLA, state voluntary cleanup, or brownfields. Demonstrating fluency with the specific regulatory framework an employer operates under makes your application immediately relevant to their active projects.
Prepare site-specific technical scenarios for interviews
Interviewers routinely ask you to walk through a conceptual site model or explain how you'd select a remedy for a given contaminant plume. Prepare two or three real examples from your own project history, including the regulatory driver, the technology chosen, and how the outcome was measured.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about the project portfolio you'd be assigned to, field versus office split, and whether the role includes client-facing responsibilities. Those factors affect career trajectory in remediation consulting as much as the starting salary does.
Environmental Remediation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental remediation engineers?
The companies hiring the most environmental remediation engineers right now include AECOM, Burns & McDonnell, and Jacobs, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Consulting firms and federal contractors tend to post the highest volume of roles consistently throughout the year.
How many environmental remediation engineer jobs are remote?
About 80% of environmental remediation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most remediation work. Data management, remedial design, and regulatory reporting roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while site investigation and field oversight positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an environmental remediation engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, geology, civil engineering, or a closely related discipline. Complete your HAZWOPER 40-hour training before your first field assignment. Build experience through entry-level site investigation or consulting roles, then pursue your Professional Engineer license once you meet your state's experience requirements. Specializing in a contaminant class or remediation technology, such as in-situ chemical oxidation or monitored natural attenuation, accelerates advancement.
Can you get an environmental remediation engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist specifically for candidates with a relevant degree but limited field time. Employers hiring at the junior level look for HAZWOPER certification, coursework in site investigation or contaminant transport, and any internship or co-op experience at a consulting firm or regulatory agency. Highlighting lab work, soil sampling coursework, or volunteer cleanup project involvement helps your application stand out when professional experience is thin.
What does the environmental remediation engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call focused on your technical background and project history, followed by a panel interview with project managers and senior engineers. Expect scenario-based questions where you're asked to walk through a site investigation approach or explain a remediation technology selection. Some firms include a short technical exercise, such as reviewing a boring log or a simplified remedial alternative analysis, before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to environmental remediation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental remediation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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