Remediation Engineer

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment?  Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?  Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?  If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

The scientists and engineers of Foth Environment Solutions take on complex projects across many markets, including manufacturing, mining, solid waste, utilities, and coastal infrastructure. Informed by decades of experience and today’s best practices, we solve critical problems and add value in each of the markets we serve.

Foth Environment Solutions has a long track record of exceptional results. Whether the goal is asset realization, navigating regulations, ensuring safety, reducing costs, or gaining a competitive edge, we are ready for the challenge.

Are you a forward-thinking Remediation Engineer with a passion for innovation and a drive for results? Foth is seeking individuals like you to join our team. Whether you thrive in a fully remote environment or prefer the camaraderie of a local office, we have opportunities tailored to your preferences.  

What types of exciting challenges is Foth involved in?

• Portland Harbor Superfund Remediation (RM9W) - FOTH
• Site Investigation for Former MGP Site - FOTH
• Challenge Accepted: The Lake Superior Restoration Project that “Couldn’t Be Done” - FOTH
• Lower Fox River Contaminated Sediment Cleanup - FOTH
• Sediment Remediation: The Balance between Stakeholder Expectations and Technical Requirements - FOTH

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design Expertise: Utilize CAD principles to prepare design calculations, alternative analyses, specifications, and drawings.
• Technical Proficiency: Perform a range of tasks such as bank stability and erosion protection calculations, sediment capping and dredge prism design, and work scope and cost estimating of remedial alternatives.
• Project Management Support: Support crucial phases of projects including Predesign Investigation (PDI), Basis of Design Report (BODR), remedial design work plan (RDWP), and 30/60/90 final design.
• Field Operations: Execute field projects, perform field testing, logging, and interpret field tests. Collect soil and sediment samples using vibrocore-geoprobe-split barrel-piston-shelby tube techniques.
• Laboratory Analysis: Review field soil and sediment samples, selecting samples for geotechnical laboratory tests. Choose tests for physical parameterization and analytical modeling purposes.
• Geotechnical Analysis: Conduct geotechnical calculations, modeling, and analysis to support project design.
• Construction Oversight: Assist in construction management and observation at select project sites under senior guidance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on regulations pertinent to sediment management and maintain positive relationships with authorities and stakeholders.
• Business Development: Support proposal preparation and foster client relationships to drive business growth.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% of the time may be required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Civil 3D CAD principles for contaminated sediment remediation, navigational dredging, and/or geotechnical engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering or related engineering degree
• 7+ years of experience in contaminated sediment management projects including feasibility studies, alternative evaluations and design
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Previous experience preparing detailed engineering plans and specifications including capping solutions and dredge prisms for contaminated sediment sites
• Previous experience performing sediment remedial action alternatives analysis, including scoping and cost estimating

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Previous experience with integrating complex science and engineering on sediment management projects
• Proven record of establishing positive working relationships with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders