Environmental Remediation Scientist/Engineer

Noblis supports the Department of Defense (DoD) in the technical evaluation and oversight of the environmental restoration program and management of complex sites and remediation technologies.  Noblis provides technical support to the DoD on geologic, hydrologic/hydrogeologic, and contaminant fate and transport conceptual site model assessment; remedial investigation recommendations; remedial technology design and evaluation; regulatory and policy issues; life-cycle adaptive restoration management; and legacy and emerging issues, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) programmatic planning. Our team of technical experts works closely with DoD managers in developing and implementing processes to ensure that environmental remediation is successfully progressing to meet program objectives.

The Environmental Remediation Scientist/Engineer provides technical and program level support to various federal client organizations and agencies in environmental engineering, environmental planning, and environmental remediation. The Remediation Scientist/Engineer’s responsibilities include: 

• Evaluating environmental site conditions and developing remediation strategies and technology approaches related to all contaminated media for emerging (e.g., PFAS) and legacy contaminants
• Contributing to development of design, construction, operation, and monitoring requirements for remediation systems
• Evaluating environmental remediation technology performance and determining recommended optimization improvements
• Developing, analyzing, and selecting of remedial alternatives
• Evaluating remediation costs
• Contributing to execution strategy development
• Writing complex technical analyses
• Providing quality assurance oversight of program activities and work products
• Providing leadership to less experienced engineers and scientists 

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or equivalent field and minimum of 5 years of experience required
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Understanding of remediation technologies. Examples include: 
• In situ biologic or abiotic remediation 
• Ex situ separation and destruction technologies
• PFAS destruction technologies and other PFAS innovative technologies
• High resolution site characterization technologies
• Understanding of contaminant transport and fate mechanisms
• Understanding of environmental sequence stratigraphy approaches for conceptual site model development and informing remedial strategies.
• Understanding of surface water, storm water, and drinking water distribution systems 
• Experience in environmental remediation and emerging contaminant (e.g., PFAS) issues and the impact on DOD, with a focus in technology evaluation and implementation
• Experience evaluating and developing Conceptual Site Models and data gap analysis for restoration sites
• Demonstrated technical experience in an important area of environmental remediation or investigation
• Ability to think independently and to work in group environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, technical writing, and interpersonal skills 
• Experience supporting business development initiatives

• Master’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or equivalent field is preferred.
• DoD and other Federal government experience is preferred.
• Data management skills are preferred. 
• Preference will be given to candidates who are based in San Antonio, TX.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.