Senior Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

Overview:   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. 
Summary   UES Southeast Region is seeking an experienced senior-level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to join our Environmental Services Department in Atlanta.  The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years in environmental consulting.  The candidate will have extensive experience with environmental due diligence, remediation, proposal writing, and client interaction/management.  The candidate should have a successful track record of executing and managing environmental projects in Georgia.  Experience with Georgia EPD’s USTMP, Brownfield, HSRA, and VRP Programs is highly desirable.     The Ideal CandidateEnergetic – Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.Resourceful – Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.Creative – Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics.Team Player – Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.Adaptable – Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.  If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects, including site characterization, due diligence, property transactional services, remedial designs and implementation, and preparation of reports and other related documentation.
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, remedial design to address contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment under a variety of regulatory programs with high attention to detail and quality.
• Interpreting environmental data and developing site-specific conceptual site models.
• Evaluating and designing remedial alternatives to address site contaminants.
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting as required.
• Develop and network with new and existing clients to effectively position for and develop work opportunities.
• Prepare contract proposals and cost estimates.
• Manage project contracts, staff, budgets, and schedules.
• Perform, analyze and report on specific environmental project tasks under general supervision and research and recommend solutions to technical problems in accordance with accepted scientific/engineering practices and principles.
• Play an active role in the mentorship and development of junior and mid-level staff on environmental projects.

Please note that the duties above may vary based on the changing needs of the company.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10 years of environmental consulting experience, with a strong focus on soil and groundwater assessments and remediation.
• P.G. or P.E. preferred.
• At least 10 years of direct environmental consulting experience, with a focus on investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater contamination.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Working knowledge of federal & state environme