Senior Environmental Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. GHD scores B on the Alion truth index.
There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
Our US East Environmental business group is looking for a highly motivated Senior Environmental Engineer and accomplished technical leader to join our contamination assessment and remediation team. In this role, you will lead the investigation, evaluation, design, implementation, and optimization of remedies for complex contaminated sites while providing trusted technical guidance to clients, project teams, and regulatory stakeholders.
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
The preferred location for this position is Decatur, AL but Atlanta, GA, Buford, GA or Nashville (Franklin), TN will also be considered.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Leading multidisciplinary remedial investigation and remediation projects from conceptual site model development through remedy selection, design, construction, operation, optimization, and closure
- Developing and reviewing feasibility studies, remedial action plans, design calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, construction work plans, and technical reports
- Evaluating and applying remedial technologies for impacted soil, groundwater, soil vapor, sediment, and other environmental media
- Providing engineering oversight during remediation construction, system startup, performance monitoring, and operation and maintenance activities
- Developing practical, constructible, and cost-effective engineering solutions that meet client objectives and regulatory requirements
- Leading proposals, scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communications while mentoring engineers and collaborating with scientists, geologists, contractors, and specialty service teams
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required, or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable jurisdiction within an agreed timeframe
- 15+ years of environmental consulting experience, including progressive responsibility for remedial investigation, feasibility evaluation, remedial design, construction, and remedy performance
- Demonstrated experience selecting and designing remedies for contaminated soil and groundwater, including treatment, containment, removal, hydraulic control, vapor mitigation, or monitored natural attenuation approaches
- Strong understanding of engineering calculations, design deliverables, permitting, construction methods, health and safety requirements, quality assurance, and applicable environmental regulations
- Proven project management experience, including development and control of scope, schedule, budget, risk, subcontractors, and technical quality across multiple concurrent projects
- Ability to provide senior technical review, resolve complex field and design issues, and communicate engineering recommendations clearly to clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience identifying client needs, developing remedial strategies, preparing competitive proposals, and supporting account growth
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.