Environmental Engineer

Position: Environmental Engineer I

Job Title:

Environmental Engineer 1

Location:

Overland Park, KS

Description/Job Summary POSITION DESCRIPTION

HGL currently has a position open for an Environmental EngineerI in Overland Park, KS. This position will support U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental projects primarily in the Central U.S. region. Projects commonly involve investigation and remediation of sites sediment, groundwater, surface water, air, and soil impacted by metals, emerging contaminants (PFAS), chlorinated solvents, and petroleum compounds.

The Engineer I will work out of our Overland Park, KS office either in the office or on field assignments. The candidate will travel up to 50% throughout the year, primarily in the Central U.S., but may include occasional travel across the U.S.

Responsibilities/Duties WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

This role covers many aspects of engineering and environmental science. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting environmental investigation, design, and construction. The day-to-day tasks will allow the candidate to utilize and build on the knowledge that they gained from their degree.

The person hired for this role will be responsible for:

• Learning Technical Concepts.
• Ensuring field operations are conducted in a safe manner in accordance with project specific Site Safety and Health Plans/Health and Safety Plans (SSHP/HASPs).
• Participate as a member of field teams to conduct oversight of environmental construction activities or collect groundwater, soil, soil vapor, surface water and sediment samples utilizing various sampling techniques.
• Contributing to the preparation of work plans and project deliverables (e.g., UFP-QAPPs, Remedial Investigation Reports, SSHP/HASPs, PowerPoint presentations, and technical memoranda).
• Develop design calculations, data collection and analysis, conceptual site model development, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and development of maps and drawings.
• Review and develop of environmental designs, workplans, and specifications, and input on field modifications.
• Review and develop scopes of work and other components of an invitation to bid (ITB).
• Assisting with data entry, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and visualization tools.

• Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.

• Potentially assisting with remedial system startup and commissioning and operations and maintenance (O&M) services.

• Potential for up to 50% travel within the U.S. will be associated with this position.

Minimum Requirements WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field related to Environmental Studies such as Civil Engineering with environmental focus, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and other applications.
• Possess or have ability to obtain OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification upon employment and be able to work in various levels of PPE including a respirator, if required.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing professional licensure e.g., Professional Engineer as experience requirements are met.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

Desired Qualifications WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• Master’s degree in engineering, geotechnical…