Job description
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.
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.
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 20% 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
- 5+ 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
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
$80,000 - $140,000 a year
The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.
Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.
Flexible work from home options available. #LI-Remote
Why Foth:
Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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