Environmental Engineer - Boulder CO

As an Environmental Engineer and integral part of our team, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Developing and implementing soil/groundwater investigation and remediation work plans.
  • Serving as technical lead for investigation and remediation projects, performing data evaluations and reports, and developing supporting documentation (figures, tables, etc.).
  • Managing SSP&A staff and subcontractors, in-person and remotely.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulations and permit requirements (e.g., pertaining to solid waste sites). Work experience in Colorado, California, Kansas, Missouri, or Pennsylvania is preferrable.
  • Assuring project quality, including budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Interacting with clients and assisting senior staff on other business matters.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 4 years of professional experience in engineering.
  • PE license, preferably in Colorado or California, or eligibility for licensing within 2 years. 
  • Experience in design and implementation of soil and groundwater remediation projects using novel technologies and techniques.
  • Basic understanding of the investigation, remediation, and proper disposal of hazardous materials under CERCLA, RCRA and State environmental cleanup programs.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to jobsites in Colorado and throughout the US. Travel outside of Colorado can be 1-to-2 weeks duration and can include weekend travel.
  • Required skills and capabilities:
  • Strong technical writing skills and effective interpersonal skills with staff, clients, and subcontractors;
  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills;
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to pitch-in on a variety of tasks;
  • Do-what-it-takes attitude;
  • Extensive experience with MS Office and one or more of the following:
  • GIS (ESRI or QGIS),
  • CAD; and
  • Database software (Access or PostgreSQL);
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER and annual 8-hour refresher trainings; and
  • Programming experience a plus (R, Python or VB).

SSP&A offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

  • 401(k) with a Profit Sharing Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Hybrid Work Schedule (after 3 to 6 months of employment)

Salary Range:

Salary will be dependent upon experience, ranging $89,000 to $105,000 annually.

To be accepted as an applicant for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume with subject “Environmental Engineer” to careers@sspa.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, please do not contact the Boulder office or other SSP&A employees directly.