Senior Professional– Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Treatment Systems

About the role

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services. We provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas, we understand that our future is everyone's responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of active and passive AMD treatment systems, including chemical treatment systems, constructed wetlands, limestone drains, anoxic limestone drains, settling ponds, and hybrid approaches.
• Apply strong water chemistry and geochemical expertise to evaluate AMD sources, interpret analytical data, and develop effective treatment strategies.
• Perform and oversee operation and maintenance (O&M) planning, performance evaluations, and long-term optimization of AMD treatment facilities.
• Perform and oversee civil site design for AMD treatment projects, including grading plans, drainage design, access roads, embankments, berms, channels, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Develop earthwork quantities, grading calculations, and construction details to support treatment system constructability and long-term performance.
• Design and review site stormwater management features, including conveyance channels, spillways, culverts, and outlet structures associated with treatment systems and mine reclamation sites.
• Coverage with regulatory requirements, long-term stability, and constructability in remote or mine-impacted terrain.
• Support construction sequencing and phasing considerations related to grading, materials handling, and access constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.), preferably in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain PA licensure).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology or a related field.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in AMD treatment system design and implementation.
• Demonstrated civil engineering experience including grading, drainage, and site design for environmental or mine-related projects.
• Experience working with coal mining-related AMD in the Appalachian, Illinois, and/or anthracite coal basins.
• Strong background in water chemistry, AMD characterization, and treatment performance evaluation.
• Experience preparing construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory frameworks governing mine drainage, land disturbance, and water quality.