Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer (PE)

UES is seeking a Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer (PE) for its Environmental Division in Topeka, KS. The role involves leading the design and implementation of groundwater and soil remediation systems, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in Air Sparging, Soil Vapor Extraction, and remedial system design. This position requires technical leadership on complex projects across the Midwest.
Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

UES is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Remediation Engineer (PE) to join our growing Environmental Division. This is a technical leadership role for an engineer who has successfully designed, implemented, and optimized environmental remediation systems—not simply investigated contaminated sites.

We're looking for someone who can immediately contribute to complex remediation projects by providing expertise in remedial system design, pilot testing, construction oversight, system optimization, and long-term operation and maintenance. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers and environmental professionals on challenging projects across the Midwest.

This role is ideal for a Professional Engineer who enjoys solving complex groundwater and soil remediation challenges and wants to make a lasting impact on projects from initial evaluation through successful remediation.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership

Lead the technical design of groundwater and soil remediation systems.Design and evaluate Air Sparging (AS) and Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) remediation systems.Develop and oversee AS/SVE pilot testing programs and interpret pilot test data.Prepare remedial design packages, specifications, calculations, and engineering drawings.Evaluate remedial alternatives and recommend practical, cost-effective treatment solutions.Provide technical expertise during remedial system installation, startup, and commissioning.Troubleshoot existing remediation systems and recommend performance improvements.Develop and implement Operation, Maintenance & Monitoring (OM&M) programs for active remediation systems.Support construction oversight and quality assurance during remediation system installation.

Environmental Engineering

Lead environmental investigations involving soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion.Interpret hydrogeologic and environmental data to support remedial decision-making.Support Brownfield redevelopment and industrial remediation projects.Assist with PFAS investigation and remediation projects as needed.Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, design memorandums, and remedial action plans.Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Project & Client Leadership

Serve as a technical advisor to project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies.Mentor junior engineers and environmental scientists.Participate in client meetings and technical presentations.Assist with proposal development, project planning, and scope preparation.Support business development by identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who Has Experience With:

Air Sparging (AS)Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE)AS/SVE Pilot TestingRemedial System DesignRemedial System InstallationOM&M (Operation, Maintenance & Monitoring)Remediation System TroubleshootingGroundwater RemediationEnvironmental EngineeringHydrogeologyBrownfieldsPFASIndustrial RemediationProfessional Engineer (PE)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field 2 – 5 years of relevant AEC or consulting experience Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks Demonstrated technical writing and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.Professional Engineer (PE) license required.8+ years of progressive environmental consulting or remediation engineering experience.Demonstrated experience designing and implementing remediation systems.Experience conducting and interpreting Air Sparging (AS) and Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) pilot testing.Experience designing remedial treatment systems.Experience overseeing remedial system construction and installation.Experience developing and managing Operation, Maintenance & Monitoring (OM&M) programs.Experience troubleshooting and optimizing operating remediation systems.Strong technical report writing and communication skills.Ability to travel periodically throughout the Midwest to support project work.

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

Groundwater remediationIndustrial remediationBrownfield redevelopmentVapor intrusion mitigationMulti-phase extraction systemsPump-and-treat systemsIn-situ chemical oxidation/reduction (ISCO/ISCR)BioremediationThermal remediation technologiesPFAS investigation and remediationState voluntary cleanup programsCERCLA and RCRA corrective action projects

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel (20% ) as part of its primary responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Combination of office and fieldworkAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here