Civil Environmental Remediation Engineer (Montana)

Butte, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people offering opportunities for professional growth ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients communities and the planet.

In response to our continued growth Woodard & Curran offers a unique opportunity to join our Montana team in our Remediation Practice which provides highquality civil and environmental engineering remediation and restoration services to commercial and industrial clients throughout the U.S. We are seeking a motivated growthoriented professional with strong technical experience to lead remediation system selection design and evaluation while providing guidance and mentorship to a talented team of engineers and scientists. This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset a commitment to sound engineering practices and a passion for innovation and technical excellence in the remediation field.

This position will have a strong civil and remediation engineering focus. Key responsibilities include stormwater design site development excavation design capping design elevation grading work dewatering and treatment design construction support cost estimation preparation of specifications design packages drawings and quantity takeoffs. The role may be filled at the Sr. Site Civil/Remediation Engineer or Civil/Remediation Engineer level. While remediation work incorporates a scientific component we are particularly interested in candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. CERCLA/Superfund experience is highly valuable though not required as we have strong regulatory expertise within the team.

In this role the successful candidate will primarily provide civil and environmental engineering support on remediation and mine site restoration projects throughout the Western United States. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in investigation remedial design and restoration efforts associated with complex remediation and construction projects. Experience with Superfund sites former mine site reclamation/remediation oil and gas well closures and interactions with regulators is preferred. You will lead the technical delivery and QA/QC of services across multiple projects be familiar with local and federal regulations and support marketing and proposal development.

The position requires a strong communicator with demonstrated ability to develop lead and mentor project teams. You will collaborate closely with a diverse and highly skilled group of client managers project managers external consultants and Woodard & Curran engineers scientists geologists and project administrative professionals to deliver exceptional results. You will also contribute to delivery system improvement programs and help lead Practice initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to have a significant and meaningful impact.

Location: Butte Bozeman or Great Falls MT

Office Preference: Hybrid

Travel: Up to 20% within the continental US

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran

Function as the technical lead serve as Engineer of Record for certain projects and determine the overall technical approach for remediation and restoration services projects of all sizes.
Provide engineering and design support for multiple projects.
Coordinate the planning and implementation of environmental investigations across all media.
Prepare feasibility studies.
Remedial implementation (construction support permitting design clarifications).
Develop coordinate and provide field oversight of pre-design investigations.
Plan and implement treatability studies and pilot tests.
Evaluate remediation performance and subsurface conditions.
Analyze data and prepare and review technical reports plans calculations drawings figures and technical specifications using accepted engineering practices and procedures.
Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others.
Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
Perform quality control review of calculations or drawings.
Ensure the technical quality of the work product delivered.
Interface with and prepare reports for clients and regulatory agencies.
Prepare construction bid packages.
Implement Construction quality assurance and quality control principles and practices.
Support project managers with tasks including budgeting schedule scope development and cost tracking.
Prepare and deliver presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations.
Mentor staff and aid the development of the next generation of engineers and technical managers within the Remediation Practice.
Provide input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards.
Provide technical leadership to Environmental Business staff with a specific focus on the Remediation Practice.
Develop and maintain client-advisor relationships that lead to business and repeat business for the firm.
Assist and or lead on proposal preparation and pursuit of new client and project opportunities.
Contribute to new and existing Large Account development and management.
Conduct research and innovate within project opportunities to implement new and improved methods to execute solutions for our work.
Develop and/or lead the development of tools to assist in demonstrating Woodard & Currans technical leadership.
Provide field support construction oversight and site visits as needed.

What will you need to succeed

B.S. (M.S. desirable) in Civil Chemical or Environmental Engineering or related area of study.
10 to 20 years of professional experience with an engineering consulting firm.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Montana with the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months in Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming; California licensure is also desirable if feasible.
Experience as Engineer of Record.
Solid technical expertise in civil and environmental engineering implementation of field investigations analysis documentation and reporting of various environmental projects; the development of remedial action plans and remedial designs; and construction and implementation of remedial alternatives.
Experience with remediation technologies related to former mine site remediation.
Experience with stormwater calculations and knowledge of stormwater models.
Experience with state (MT CA CO NM WY) and federal regulations.
Experienced with CERCLA and environmental science principles including site assessment and characterization remediation risk assessment environmental chemistry etc.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Contractor and subcontractor management.
Cost estimating and project budgeting.
Strong attention to detail and quality assurance of tasks and work product.
Health and safety stewardship.
Mentorship of project staff.
Experience in the Mining and Oil & Gas markets is preferred but not essential.

$80000 - $130000 a year

This positions anticipated pay range is provided below; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets. #LI-TB1

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually

Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.

Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability

Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related read our entireAffirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement click here. To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization our dedication to fostering growth access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential enabling us to deliver the most innovative sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

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