Environmental Engineer / Geologist (Senior Project Manager)

About the role

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company is currently seeking a senior project-level professional Environmental Engineer or Geologist in our Fayetteville, AR or Little Rock, AR locations. This position will enhance and support our company’s environmental consulting team throughout the state of Arkansas and surrounding states. MCE is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work. This is a project-oriented position, which will require a working knowledge of Arkansas and Federal environmental regulations/guidelines. The role involves providing environmental consulting services to private, commercial, industrial, and governmental agency clients, working alongside professional geologists, engineers, and technical staff in a regulatory-driven compliance environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, projects, and budgets for small and large complex sites
• Oversee project scheduling
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Prepare technical proposals and reports
• Ensure project technical success and profitability
• Drive client development
• Conduct periodic out-of-town overnight travel (estimated 10% of time)
• Perform due diligence, assessment, risk-based analysis, NEPA, Brownfields, USTs, vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation, and hazardous materials evaluations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) licensure
• 5+ years of environmental project management experience, preferably as a PE or PG
• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as needed (overnight travel estimated at 10%)
• Must pass a drug screen, background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per company MVR policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related program of study
• Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist
• 5+ years of environmental project management experience, preferably as a PE or PG
• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as needed (overnight travel estimated at 10%)
• Capable of passing a drug screen, background check, and maintaining a satisfactory driving record per company MVR policy

Skills

• Proficiency with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD, and Excel
• Expertise in field testing and sampling methodologies
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training
• Capable of walking various terrains, including inclines and declines
• Ability to bend, kneel, twist, auger, and repetitively lift up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance (MCE self‑insured)
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
• HSA Savings Account
• Additional Optional Insurances Available