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Senior Environmental Engineer

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

Position Overview
Join J.S. Held's Energy and Environmental Advisory team within our global EHS practice. We are seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to lead technical aspects of environmental projects for energy and industrial clients. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with project oversight and client advisory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Oversight: Manage multiple environmental engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical quality and compliance.
  • Environmental Due Diligence: Conduct and oversee Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Limited Site Investigations (LSIs), and soil/groundwater investigations.
  • Liability Assessments: Assist clients in understanding and quantifying environmental liabilities; recommend remedial actions and compliance strategies.
  • Technical Design: Develop remediation systems and engineering solutions for site closure and regulatory compliance.
  • Reporting: Prepare detailed technical reports and regulatory submissions.



Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in environmental engineering, ideally within energy or industrial sectors.
  • Experience in remediation design and permitting processes.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licence strongly preferred.
  • OSHA 40-hour training and valid driver's licence required.



Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

  • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
  • Flexible Time Off Policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Commuter Benefits


A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $115k - $150k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal! J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email and include "Applicant Accommodation" within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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Senior Environmental Engineer

J.S. Held LLC
Houston, TX
Full Time
USD 115,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year

Published on 11/13/2025

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