Senior Remediation Engineer

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Senior Remediation Engineer managing environmental remediation projects for industrial, institutional, and governmental clients. Leveraging 8+ years of consulting experience with advanced engineering knowledge to drive project success in Chicago, IL.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,235 - $172,530 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

project managementdata evaluationreport writingenvironmental samplingsediment samplingdrilling oversightremediation system operationsbudget managementclient managementtechnical report preparation

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationclient satisfactionorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationtime managementadaptabilityleadershipattention to detail

Tools & Technologies

OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPERenvironmental monitoring equipmentproject management softwaredata analysis toolsreporting softwarefield sampling toolsbudgeting toolsclient management systemscommunication platformsdocument management systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.)OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER trainingHealth & Safety training

Industry Keywords

environmental consultingIEPA regulationsUSEPA regulationsMidwest marketplacemulti-disciplinary project teamsremediationfieldworkclient-driven drug testingbackground testingmedical monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management
Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation 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
Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals
Reviewing and managing written document production
Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties
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

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred) (required)
Advanced degree in the same field (preferred)
Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (required)
At least 8 years of direct environmental consulting experience preferably in the Midwest marketplace; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
Detailed understanding IEPA and USEPA regulations (required)
Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams (required)
Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients (required)
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required)
Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred)
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required (preferred)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick
personal paid time off
medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
401(k)
other benefits to eligible employees