Senior Remediation Subject Matter Expert (SME)

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Remediation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for complex environmental remediation projects supporting clients in the oil & gas refining petrochemical energy and industrial sectors. This is a part-time position designed for a recognized industry expert who will serve as a senior technical resource across multiple projects supporting project delivery mentoring technical staff and helping clients develop innovative cost-effective remediation solutions.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience with contaminated site investigation and remediation regulatory compliance remedial design and closure strategies. This individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and project managers.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the senior technical lead and subject matter expert for environmental remediation projects involving soil groundwater sediment and vapor impacts.
• Provide technical oversight and quality reviews for remedial investigations feasibility studies corrective action plans remedial designs risk assessments remedial action implementation and site closure documentation.
• Develop and review conceptual site models (CSMs) evaluate contaminant fate and transport and recommend practical technically sound remediation strategies.
• Provide technical expertise in the evaluation selection and optimization of remediation technologies including:
• • In-situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO)
  • Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE)
  • Air Sparging
  • Multi-Phase Extraction (MPE)
  • Bioremediation
  • Pump and Treat Systems
  • Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA)
  • Engineered containment systems
• Provide strategic guidance for projects regulated under RCRA Corrective Action CERCLA/Superfund Brownfields UST/LUST and state voluntary cleanup programs.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor during client meetings regulatory discussions and project planning activities.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to project managers engineers geologists hydrogeologists and environmental scientists.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to technical proposals scope development project planning and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams to deliver innovative practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Perform senior-level technical reviews to ensure quality consistency regulatory compliance and adherence to AECOM quality standards.
• Apply strong analytical problem-solving communication and technical writing skills while managing multiple priorities and supporting diverse project teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing and providing technical oversight for complex remediation projects supporting oil & gas refinery petrochemical industrial manufacturing or energy clients.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations including RCRA CERCLA UST/LUST programs and Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA).
• Demonstrated expertise in contaminated site investigation remedial design remedy optimization and regulatory closure.
• Excellent technical writing report review presentation and client communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor technical staff and provide leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Geological Engineering Geology Hydrogeology Environmental Science or a related field.
• 10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience with significant remediation expertise.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG) registration.
• Masters degree in Engineering Hydrogeology Environmental Science Geology or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting refinery terminal pipeline and upstream or downstream oil & gas remediation projects.
• Experience with groundwater modeling contaminant transport modeling and remedial system optimization.
• Recognized technical expert with an established reputation within the environmental consulting industry.
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience including proposal preparation and strategic client support.

Additional Information :

This position does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Part-time