Senior Remediation Engineer - Environmental Services (Kansas City)

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated senior-level Environmental Remediation Engineer to join our team of professionals in Burns & McDonnell’s World Headquarters office in Kansas City. This individual will serve as a Remediation subject matter expert, integrating new technologies and approaches to solve complex client challenges in the environmental industry. While based in Kansas City, this position supports and provides technical leadership to teams across the country and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical approaches and lead remediation design and execution for complex projects.
• Design remedial actions, including preparation of plans, specifications, and bid documents; assist project managers in managing technical and logistical aspects of remediation projects.
• Lead preparation of remediation project designs, including technology evaluation and selection, supporting calculations, plans and specifications, and project execution plans.
• Remain current in remediation technology and implementation techniques.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members; support internal technical training and mentorship programs.
• Provide thought leadership by attending conferences, publishing journal articles or white papers, and participating in professional organizations.
• Support development of scopes of work and budgets for projects and proposals.
• Support technical sales efforts.
• Effectively balance billable and non-billable time.
• Travel is required (approximately 20% of the time).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, geological engineering, or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum 7 years (10 years preferred) of related environmental remediation experience, with a diverse background in remediation, geology, hydrology/hydrogeology, water treatment, and/or related fields.
• Strong understanding of and current knowledge of remediation technology, design practices, and implementation methods; significant capabilities and experience in in situ chemical/biological remediation are a plus.
• Working knowledge of applicable CERCLA, RCRA, and state-led regulations and regulatory programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within a team framework and deal effectively with a wide variety of project-related matters.
• Self-motivation and the ability to multi-task (perform designs, analyze data, prepare technical documents, etc.).
• Aptitude, capability, and inclination to train, mentor, and develop junior and intermediate staff.
• Ability to present complex technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Existing client relationships are a plus.
• Professional registration is preferred.

This is a full-time position located in Kansas City, MO.