Principal Remediation Engineer at Aventia

Description

About Us

BEM Systems, Inc. (BEM) is an environmental consulting firm that provides comprehensive environmental services to federal, state, and local government agencies and a management information systems firm developing enterprise software products and solutions for our clients.

Our Network Team is focused on supporting the needs of the different groups within BEM. This includes managing/supporting individual workstations for employees along with server ( On-Prem and Azure) management.

Our firm enjoys a distinguished reputation for client responsiveness and creative problem-solving. As an employee-owned small business, we look for team players who demonstrate individual initiative and embrace new challenges.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Principal Remediation Engineer leads team and oversees complex environmental remediation and restoration programs from feasibility study, conceptual design, construction through implementation and long-term operations & maintenance (O&M) phases. This position is responsible for technical direction, coordination with multi-disciplinary team of engineers/scientists/geologists, client relationship management, regulatory strategy, and the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. Additionally, this role will help drive office performance in key areas including client retention and growth, backlog development, financial results, resource utilization, and staff development and retention & recruitment. The role requires a balance of technical depth in F&T/CSM, remediation engineering, client success management, and strong operational management capabilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the design and execution of large-scale site investigation and remediation projects.

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, providing senior technical guidance and ensuring compliance with BEM’s program and project management standards.

• Develop and oversee project scopes, budgets, and schedules to meet client and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining long-term relationships.

• Oversee subconsultant and subcontractor performance and coordination of field activities.

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget.

• Technical Leadership across various geographic locations.

• Provide senior-level technical expertise in soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater remediation, feasibility studies, risk assessment, and site restoration.

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists.

• Mentor junior engineers, geologists, and scientists in technical and professional development.

• Develop and evaluate remedial alternatives, feasibility studies, and remedial designs for technical proposals or technical work execution.

• Provide cost estimates which may include life-cycle analysis of multiple remedial alternatives to support competitive proposals or optimization analysis.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of technologies such as in-situ and ex-situ treatment systems, bioremediation, soil vapor extraction, and monitored natural attenuation.

• Review and stamp engineering documents and drawings as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

• Manage communications and negotiations with regulatory agencies to ensure project compliance.

• Prepare and review technical reports, remedial design documents, and regulatory submittals.

• Support proposal development and contribute to business development initiatives through client engagement and technical presentations.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering.  Masters preferred.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state and ability to reciprocate in other states as needed.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental remediation.

• Demonstrated experience with CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, and state-specific cleanup programs.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proven record of accomplishment in client success management, and business development & marketing.

• Proficiency with engineering and strong data analysis capabilities.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience managing multi-site portfolios or long-term remediation programs.

• Knowledge of PFAS and emerging contaminant assessment and remediation.

• Demonstrated success in mentoring technical staff, client management and fostering team collaboration.

• Demonstrated past performance experience for conducting remedial alternative analysis on performance-based or competitive opportunities resulting in cost savings and accelerated cleanup timelines.

• Past performance on projects conducted for the Department of Defense or other Federal agencies.

• At least two personal references.

KEY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain 50-60% annual target utilization.

SALARY RANGE:

• $160,000 to 180,000

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel as required.