Senior Specialist - PFAS *Part-Time Remote*

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 101605 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Part-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 

 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

The Opportunity

As an expert in the field of contaminants of emerging regulatory concern such as PFAS and PFOS, the Sr. PFAS Specialist will have the opportunity to work with client account managers, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to address client challenges. You will lead solutions for the industries we serve including but not limited to municipal water and wastewater, energy and process industries, and federal. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

 

• Lead consulting, studies, and solutions for a diverse array of projects related to PFAS and other contaminants of regulatory concern.
• Be a thought leader in the field of contaminants of emerging regulatory concerns, including PFAS and PFOS.
• Be part of a rapidly growing environmental solutions team from the platform of an organization with a 100 year history in the AEC industry.
   

 

Please note: This role requires up to 25% travel to project and client sites. When not travelling, this role will be virtual.

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The Team

Black & Veatch's Environmental Solutions Group is a multidisciplinary team of scientists, specialists, and engineers working together to deliver top environmental solutions to our clients.  We provide environmental solutions across a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure sectors including energy and process industries, commercial and connectivity industries, and government and environment industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance, air quality permitting, environmental justice, environmental remediation assessment, natural resources studies, water quality impact assessment, environmental site due diligence, acoustics and environmental noise assessment, climate solutions, and pollution prevention planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support client account managers with solutions related to area of expertise to drive client relationships, project prospects, and business growth
• Identify market opportunities and support growth initiatives related to area of expertise
• Develop and implement strategic project execution approaches
• Manage deliverables on environmental consulting assignments including scope, budget and quality
• Identify and characterize key differentiators regarding solutions offered
• Lead proposals and cost estimates
• Mentor environmental team members and influence their career development

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (Masters, PhD, etc.) in Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Engineering, and/or related fields
• 15+ years of solutions-oriented environmental consulting related to environmental contaminants including PFAS fate and transport
• Active engagement in regulatory issue and industry associations
• Experience writing proposals
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Being a published thought leader who regularly speaks at conferences is a plus
• Experience in client management an