Senior Environmental Engineer
Senior Environmental Engineer (Remediation)
Location: Portland, OR (4 days/week in office)
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 base salary
Overview
A growing environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to serve as a key leader within its Oregon operations. This individual will act as the face of the remediation team in Oregon, leading project delivery, managing staff, and partnering with clients across a diverse portfolio of environmental remediation work throughout the state.
This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to lead large-scale remediation programs, mentor high-performing teams, and influence the continued growth of the firm's presence across the Pacific Northwest.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Project Oversight
- Provide senior-level technical leadership across environmental remediation projects
- Review, guide, and approve technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee project execution from planning through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
- Support complex remediation strategies, including site investigation, risk evaluation, and remedial design
Team Management & Development
- Lead, manage, and mentor teams of 10+ environmental professionals across multiple projects
- Provide training, coaching, and career development to junior and mid-level staff
- Supervise day-to-day project assignments and ensure high performance across teams
- Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment
Client & Market Leadership
- Serve as a primary representative of the firm's remediation practice in Oregon
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders
- Support ongoing client development efforts and help expand existing relationships
- Collaborate with leadership on regional growth initiatives
Project & Financial Management
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within budget and timeline constraints
- Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and execution strategies
- Support proposal development, cost estimating, and client deliverables
- Monitor project performance, billing, and overall profitability
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon required
- Proven experience leading environmental remediation projects and teams
- Strong background in contaminated site investigation, remediation, and regulatory frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to provide senior technical review and sign-off on deliverables
- Experience mentoring and developing technical staff in a consulting environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface with clients, regulators, and internal teams
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
- Opportunity to act as the go-to remediation leader in Oregon
- Direct visibility with clients and senior leadership
- Leadership role overseeing large, multidisciplinary teams
- Strong pipeline of remediation work across the Pacific Northwest
- Clear path for continued career growth and expanded leadership responsibilities
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