Senior Remediation Engineer
About The Position
EnSafe is accepting applications for a Senior Groundwater Remediation Engineer in Riverside, CA. This position may be hybrid or remote with the ability to commute daily to the Riverside, CA area. EnSafe is seeking a highly experienced Senior Groundwater Remediation Engineer to lead complex remediation projects, manage engineering teams, and support long-term strategic site closures. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical, regulatory, and client-facing experience in the design, installation, optimization, and operation of groundwater remediation systems. This individual will play a critical leadership role in delivering innovative remediation solutions, guiding regulatory negotiations, and supporting client decision-making, including coordination with attorneys and water districts. Experience in Southern California regulatory and water district environments is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- 10–20 years of engineering experience in groundwater remediation, including system design, construction, and operations.
- Demonstrated expertise in rehabilitating, optimizing, and troubleshooting groundwater remediation systems.
- Strong experience with remediation design/build projects, including management of subcontractors and field teams.
- Hands-on experience with system installation, construction oversight, and O&M activities.
- Proven track record in regulatory agency negotiations at the state and/or regional level.
- Prior experience working with Southern California water districts and familiarity with local regulatory frameworks.
- Ion exchange treatment system experience, including multi-contaminant applications.
- Subject-matter expertise in perchlorate remediation technologies and strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams of mid-level engineers and manage multi-disciplinary project deliverables.
- Experience collaborating with attorneys and legal teams on regulatory or litigation-support matters.
- Ability to establish and execute long-term site closure and exit strategies.
Nice To Haves
- PE license in CA.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Client management and business development experience.
- Experience in preparing cost estimates, proposals, and remedial action plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead the assessment, design, construction, optimization, and long-term performance evaluation of groundwater remediation systems.
- Provide technical direction for rehabilitation and optimization of existing GW treatment systems, including pump-and-treat and advanced treatment technologies.
- Oversee design/build remediation projects from conceptual design through system installation, commissioning, and long-term O&M.
- Serve as the primary liaison during regulatory agency negotiations, ensuring compliant, cost-effective, and defensible remediation strategies.
- Manage stakeholder engagement with Southern California water districts, regulatory bodies, and project attorneys.
- Lead and mentor a team of mid-level engineers, guiding technical work products, project execution, and professional development.
- Develop and implement long-term site-closure strategies that integrate regulatory, technical, and risk-based considerations.
- Support client and legal teams with technical documentation, expert input, and defensible engineering evaluations.
- Deliver high-quality technical reports, design packages, schedules, cost estimates, and system performance assessments.
Benefits
- Employee-Owned Advantage
- Commitment to Growth and Wellness
- Purpose‑Driven Work
- Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
- A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
- Challenging, Creative Work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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