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Conti Federal Services Project Engineer - Environmental in Connecticut, Connecticut
This position does not require relocation, however, it requires rotational travel for 3 weeks at a time, with one weekend home (typical).
Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back more than 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.
With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diversity and inclusion and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.
If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!
To learn more about Conti Federal, please visit http://www.contifederal.com/
General Position Description
The Project Engineer works with the Project Team and our Field Management to construct a safe and quality project, while managing environmental record keeping on the jobsite, and building a strong customer relationship.
This position assists with project startup logistics, environmental permit and work plan preparation, environmental data compilation and reporting, subcontractor management, submittals, and waste tracking and documentation. Additionally, this position will assist the Project Manager with meeting preparation and documentation, interfacing with the Client and project stakeholders, as well as figure preparation and as-built updates.
In this position, you will assist with the implementation of environmental remediation construction activities under the direction of the Project Manager and Site Superintendent, as part of federal government (US Army Corps of Engineers, US Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Defense) projects.
This position will provide an opportunity to work on major remedial construction projects to mitigate a variety of traditional and emerging contaminants, including r emediation of sites contaminated with hazardous, toxic, and radiological waste (HTRW) including chlorinated solvents, metals, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),1,4-dioxane, and PFAS constituents . Environmental remediation activities will include a variety of methods, including, for soil and/or sediment excavation and disposal, vapor extraction, and/or thermal treatment; and for groundwater and surface water, dewatering/pumping, filtrations and discharge, and insitu chemical oxidation or reduction via injection methodologies. Project activities may include establishing temporary utilities, temporary shoring and foundation support, excavation dewatering and temporary water treatment, excavation and transport of contaminated soils to off-site permitted disposal facilities, and general site restoration. The work is subject to the requirements for hazardous waste operations specified in Federal Occupational Safety and Health regulation 29 CFR 1910.120.
Responsibilities
Compliance with safety procedures/policies and addresses and/or elevates non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
Understanding of project background and scope of work.
Supporting the preparation and submittal of environmental permit applications for state and local regulatory entities as it applies to remediation activities.
Supporting the preparation and submittal of environmental work plans and reports,
Supporting the Quality Manager and the project through the use of the Quality Management System.
Assisting in the development of various construction means and methods with the Superintendent and/or Project Manager to optimize safety, cost, equipment utilization, schedule efficiency, and communication with the client.
Compiling and reviewing subcontractor daily reports to ensure all information is properly recorded before any income, cost, or inventory entry.
Monitoring/tracking material and waste yields.
Assisting the Project Manager with subcontractor and materials tracking.
Providing Subcontractor engagement, attending the subcontractor coordination meetings.
Assisting team with updates to schedules, drawings/figures, and specifications.
Actively participating in the development of the Four Week Look Ahead schedules with the Superintendent and Project Manager using basic logic to incorporate resources, submittals, approvals, lead times, restraints, and milestones.
Participating in relevant daily huddles to ensure the projects are expeditiously and profitably constructed.
Establishing excellent working and professional relationships with the clients and their representatives, and/or field inspectors.
Qualifications
For Security Clearance Requirements – must be a US Citizen, as required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field with at least one year of related environmental consulting or environmental remediation experience.
Background in project start-up meetings, sub-contractor and vendor by-outs, owner estimates, sub / vendor requisitions and cost-to-completes.
Experience with
Note taking, management, and assessment of project site data.
Preparation of GIS maps and updates to CADD drawings.
Preparation of written workplans, technical progress reports, and final reports as part of team for submittal to clients and teaming partners.
Must have demonstrated:
Positive work ethic, excellent teamwork, communication and people skills.
Entrepreneurial personality with a well-rounded business perspective.
Solid time management and excellent organizational skills.
This position includes a mixture of remote work and onsite project work, primarily in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, and preferably CADD or GIS, and P6 Primavera software.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
Pay/Benefits
Conti Federal offers great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.
Conti Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.