RESPEC Hiring for Senior Environmental Engineer Full Time

RESPEC, an internationally recognized engineering consulting company, seeks an experienced senior environmental engineer located in our Lexington, Kentucky location.

The responsibilities for this position include assisting in planning and designing Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and reclamation projects, impoundment design and inspections, site design, site grading, stormwater design, permitting (including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System [NPDES]), preparing technical s, and project management. Domestic travel may be required for visits to client mine sites as well as for client and corporate meetings.

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

· A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in environmental engineering

· Registered professional engineer or ability to obtain

· Prior experience with abandoned mine land and reclamation

· Technical knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations related to environmental site assessments, reclamation and site remediation

· Extensive experience in commercial civil or mining engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Carlson Civil Suite, HEC-RAS, HMS, TR55, Geo-Studio, or similar software and GIS-based software)

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, the following education and skill set are preferred:

o Previous experience in AML or environmental projects in the Appalachia region

o Experience in operational, consulting, or engineering services in civil or environmental engineering or related industries

o Project management experience

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package that consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance; holidays; paid leave; 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); continuing education; and professional societies. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the ESOP after a qualifying period.

Interviews: Interviews will be by appointment only. RESPEC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which includes equal pay for men and women. All information or testing, family and medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic are protected by law. Our Affirmative Action Plans for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are available upon request to any applicant during normal business hours. Preemployment background check and drug screens are required for all positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience with abandoned mine land & reclamation?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location