Senior Environmental Engineer (Engineer V)

About this role

Job Title: Senior Environmental Engineer (Engineer V)

Location: Remote

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This Environmental Engineer V position will be responsible for leading technical execution in design/implementation of feasibility studies, treatability studies, civil and remediation system design, and support during construction for HGL’s portfolio of environmental remediation projects for the USEPA, USACE, NASA, and various agencies across the United States and territories. Projects may include remediation, demolition, mine-waste cleanup, in-situ thermal treatment, landfill cap construction, radioactive soil, contaminated sediment removals, O&M, groundwater treatment systems (both in-situ and pump-n-treat) and stabilization projects.

The Engineer V position is also responsible for supporting the EPA Director and CLIN 2 Program Manager in the leading and managing of the company’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contracts within EPA Region 6 and other regions and ensuring all projects are executed in alignment with client expectations, contractual requirements, and company objectives. This role oversees EPA-related projects and project teams, provides strategic leadership, supports business development efforts within the EPA Region 6 portfolio, and serves as a primary point of contact for Region 6 client engagement. The position also plays a key role in mentoring and developing staff, including project managers, to ensure consistent and successful project delivery.

The Engineer V position has the potential to work fully remotely with occasional travel to project sites and HGL offices. If a candidate resides within commuting distance of an HGL office and would like to work hybrid, that option is also available to them. Preference is for candidates who reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas).

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The person hired for this role will be responsible for:

• Direct, manage and lead project engineering design teams.

• Collaborate with Project Manager and engineers, geologists, CAD/GIS specialists and other technical staff in the development of studies/strategies for remediation for contaminated media.

• Develop engineering studies, plans, designs, and specifications for the remediation of contaminated media.

• Develop costs estimates and construction workplans for remedial construction.

• Supporting Civil and Environmental Design Projects.

• Ensuring project objectives are met.

• Project schedule development and review.

• Quality Control.

• Mentoring of junior engineering staff.

Staff Management:

• Support HGL’s EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN (Contract Line-Item Number) project managers within region 6.

• Support a team of staff, including formal employee mentorship to provide guidance and professional development.

• Communicate and connect with various departments (proposal development, contracts, chemistry, data management, etc.) to ensure that they are properly coordinating and functioning to support the region.

Project Oversight and Delivery:

• Ensure EPA Region 6 projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with project scope of work and contract requirements and client expectations.

• Conduct routine meetings with project managers to monitor project progress, review deliverables, and provide strategic direction.

• Guide and enforce company best practices for consistent EPA project execution across teams.

• Address and resolve project issues and challenges.

• Serve as a Senior Project Manager on some Region 6 Task Orders.

• Uphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as liaison with EPA Region 6 clients, fostering strong relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

• Coordinate with external stakeholders for scope and cost sensitive items including EPA clients and state and local agencies as needed for specific projects.

• Respond to client inquiries and proactively address client needs to maintain high levels of satisfaction.

Proposal and Business Development:

• Support, organize and lead proposal efforts for EPA-related opportunities, working closely with technical teams, HGL leadership, and teaming partners to submit high-quality and competitive proposals.

• Assist in growing the company’s Region 6 EPA portfolio, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to long-term client engagement strategies.

• Evaluate potential project opportunities for profitability and alignment with company goals.

• Support planning for and attendance of client sponsored Industry Day events and conferences.

Process Improvement and Standardization:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal guidelines and processes for program and project management to ensure consistency across teams.

• Mentor project managers on best practices and standardized approaches to ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field required; professional engineering (PE) registration in one or more states preferred or required.

• At least 15 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing large government contracts and multidisciplinary teams, preferably on environmental remediation projects for Department of Defense (DoD) and/or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clients in a lead role.

• Direct experience managing EPA Region 6 clients and working with state and local agencies within EPA Region 6.

• Demonstrated experience…