Senior Environmental Engineer

Location: US - NY, Syracuse

Remote Type: Office

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Environmental Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will lead and execute a wide variety of complex environmental engineering assignments, including the assessment, design, and implementation of remediation projects and treatment systems. You will apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses—often leveraging CAE/CAD and environmental modeling tools—to develop practical, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant solutions. Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction sites is expected.

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs complex environmental engineering tasks and particularly important technical work efficiently and accurately.
• Plans, designs, and oversees soil, groundwater, surface water, and vapor intrusion remediation systems, including:
  • In-situ and ex-situ treatment technologies
  • Pump-and-treat systems
  • Soil vapor extraction/air sparging
  • Monitored natural attenuation and other remedial strategies
• Develops remedial action plans, feasibility studies, and design reports in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Completes site characterization and data evaluation, including interpretation of environmental sampling data, hydrogeologic conditions, contaminant transport, and conceptual site models.
• Extracts and interprets engineering information from CAD drawings; prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
• Prepares construction drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement, permitting, and construction of remediation and environmental infrastructure projects.
• Frequently interfaces with other engineering disciplines, environmental scientists, geologists, construction, and other departments to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials, including remediation equipment (pumps, blowers, treatment units, instrumentation, etc.).
• Reviews supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid analyses for environmental and remediation systems.
• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents for remediation systems, environmental controls, and related civil/utility work.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, environmental staff, and junior Engineers working on the same projects.
• Ensures designs comply with applicable environmental regulations, industry standards, and Parsons’ quality and safety requirements.
• May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• May act in an advisory capacity to senior management on environmental and engineering-related matters, including risk, schedule, permitting, and constructability.
• Supports permitting, regulatory interactions, and preparation of technical presentations and client deliverables related to environmental and remediation projects.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of related environmental engineering experience, ideally including:
  • Design and implementation of remediation systems and site cleanup projects
  • Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, state cleanup programs, or similar regulatory frameworks
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within 1 year strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD and related PC software packages typically associated with engineering and environmental design (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, modeling and analysis tools).
• Demonstrated experience preparing engineering design documents, specifications, and construction packages for environmental and remediation projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and interacting with clients and regulators.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project, client, and construction sites as required.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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