Mid-Senior Level Civil / Environmental Engineer

Wood is seeking a Mid - Senior Level Engineer to join our team in Novi, MI. 

Key Responsibilities: 

The position is approximately 30% field work and 70% office work on a variety of projects including industrial, state and federal sites. The successful candidate will perform routine office assignments (technical and non - technical). 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Travel to project sites in Michigan and the Great Lakes Area
• Manage / oversee contractors executing various remedial technologies for soil, groundwater and sediment remediation, demolition, and other construction activities - Remedial technology construction projects include soil vapor extraction systems, in - situ thermal and chemical oxidation, excavation, caps / covers, sediment dredging and stabilization, and groundwater pump and treat systems. Other construction projects involve execution of decommissioning and demolition projects from small building to power / chemical plant facilities, installation of retainage systems (e.g., slurry walls, sheet walls), and other general civil site work and associated components (e.g., piping, electrical, PLC and HVAC installations)
• Prepare conceptual site models and remedial alternatives analyses
• Prepare bidding documents and requests for proposals and assist in subcontractor procurement for environmental remediation projects
• Prepare of cost estimates to implement remedial technologies
• Review contractor submittals including equipment, work plans and QA / QC plans
• Track payment applications, requests for information, change order requests and general construction phase submittals
• Self - implement or oversee implementation of remediation activities - This may include managing and / or assisting junior staff involved in the project
• Conduct project closeout activities including final inspections, completion of punch lists, record drawings, and contract closeout
• Complete operation and maintenance inspections of remediation systems under guidance of an experienced operator
• Office activities, including analysis and interpretation of analytical results and preparation of summary reports under the guidance of a Senior or Principal Scientist / Geologist or Engineer
• Manage and analyze large environmental datasets with spreadsheets and other technical software, prepare plots and quantitative summaries, and document methods used to analyze data
• Prepare engineering calculations, engineering drawings, technical memoranda, and other deliverables related to communicating and documenting a civil / environmental engineering design and construction
• Participate in training events, project meetings, and engineering team meetings
• Work and travel safely, follow company and site safety standards, maintain permits and training certificates

Skills / Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following attributes:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively under deadlines and within budgets
• Strive to understand client’s objectives and craft solutions that incorporate client needs tailored to site conditions
• Require nominal supervision and review of work
• Work in a team setting with other engineering disciplines and Wood offices
• Learn and stay up to date on state and federal environmental regulations and guidance
• Ability to deliver processed data in an organized fashion, following data management standards
• Maintain successful client relations; our professionals work on many projects at one time and must be able to build and sustain relationships

 Basic / Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
• 7 to 10 years environmental experience including environmental remediation engineering
• Understanding of means and methods and ability to perform engineering calculations and designs associated with environmental remediation technologies and treatment systems
• Experience in construction associated with remediation technologies, demolition, civil type work, CSI specifications, and construction drawings
• Strong fundamental math skills
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Michigan PE license
• Computer literate – MS Word, Excel, Project, GIS and CADD familiarity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• HAZWOPER 40 - hour training

Physical Demands:

• Working outside in various weather conditions, uneven terrain
• Driving
• Office / Field work with computer

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non - exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.