Environmental Engineer V

HGL is seeking an experienced

Job Title:

Environmental Engineer V

Location:

Denver, CO

HGL is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer V to support complex mining reclamation, mine remediation, and environmental construction projects across the United States. This position will serve as a senior technical resource, providing engineering leadership for projects involving remedial design, mine-waste cleanup, earthwork, grading, cover systems, drainage, water management, and related reclamation activities.

The Engineer V will work closely with project managers, technical staff, clients, regulators, and contractors to establish technical approaches, resolve complex engineering issues, and help ensure high-quality project delivery. The role may also include technical review of project deliverables, mentoring engineering staff, and supporting the development of engineering methods and practices.

• Management of technical aspects of CERCLA RI/FS, RD/RA, operations and maintenance (O&M), and/or long-term monitoring (LTM) or RCRA equivalent phases of environmental restoration and large-scale mining reclamation projects
• Developing engineering studies, plans, designs, and specifications for the remediation of environmental contamination.
• Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) oversight.
• Lead complex engineering analyses, designs, specifications, and technical deliverables for mining reclamation, mine remediation, and environmental construction projects.
• Establish technical approaches for complex or unique project conditions involving mine waste, earthwork, grading, cover systems, drainage, water management, and related reclamation features.
• Review and provide senior technical direction on drawings, work plans, specifications, and construction activities to ensure technical quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Resolve significant technical issues and provide guidance on corrective actions, design modifications, and project implementation. Communicating effectively with Program and Project Managers, clients, regulators, technical team members, and company management.
• Effectively manage project risks and develop mitigation approaches and strategies.
• Supporting business development efforts, including leading or supporting proposal efforts.

• Provide technical leadership to project teams and coordinate with project managers, clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Review and approve technical reports, memoranda, design documents, and other project deliverables within area of expertise.
• Mentor and guide engineers and technical staff and support development of consistent engineering methods and practices.
• Use company-approved digital and AI tools, where appropriate, to support research, drafting, analysis, and quality review, while independently verifying technical accuracy and complying with HGL and client requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 15 years of directly related engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with mining reclamation, mine remediation, remedial design, environmental construction, or similar complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated senior-level technical expertise and ability to independently establish engineering approaches and resolve complex or unique technical issues.
• Strong technical writing, review, and communication skills, including experience providing technical direction to project teams and coordinating with clients, regulators, contractors, and…