Environmental Remediation Staff Engineer

Environmental Remediation Staff Engineer
Tersus Environmental | Full-Time | Raleigh, North Carolina | Remote/Hybrid
About Tersus Environmental
Tersus Environmental provides specialized technologies and technical services for in situ remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. We work with environmental consultants to develop treatment approaches, support field implementation, and evaluate remediation performance.
Position Description
Tersus Environmental is seeking an Environmental Remediation Staff Engineer to join our technical services team. This opportunity is well suited to a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional interested in groundwater remediation, environmental chemistry, and the application of advanced technologies to contaminated sites.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced professionals to support remediation projects, evaluate groundwater monitoring data, prepare technical reports, and assist environmental consultants in assessing treatment performance.
As experience develops, the position will offer opportunities to take on greater responsibility for project management, client relationships, and business development.
Key Responsibilities
Support groundwater remediation projects, including technical planning, project coordination, documentation, and client communication.
Assist with evaluating site conditions, groundwater chemistry, contaminant behavior, and in situ treatment approaches.
Review and interpret advanced performance monitoring data, including compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA), molecular biological tools (MBTs), and contaminant mass flux measurements.
Prepare technical reports summarizing monitoring results, evaluating evidence of contaminant degradation, and assessing remediation effectiveness.
Help design monitoring programs that use multiple lines of evidence to evaluate treatment performance and support remediation decisions.
Assist with technical proposals, project scopes, cost estimates, and client presentations.
Work directly with environmental consultants and Tersus' technical team to address project challenges and develop practical solutions.
Participate in technical training, professional conferences, and occasional project site visits.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, civil, or a related engineering discipline.
Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
Understanding of environmental chemistry, groundwater hydrology, contaminant fate and transport, or groundwater remediation.
Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to evaluate technical data and communicate findings clearly.
Interest in developing expertise in in situ remediation technologies and advanced remediation performance monitoring.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small technical team.
Experience with environmental consulting, groundwater remediation, laboratory analysis, or environmental research through internships, academic projects, or previous employment is desirable but not required.
Familiarity with CSIA, MBTs, or contaminant mass flux measurements is beneficial, but training will be provided.
Professional Development
This position offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced groundwater remediation professionals and develop specialized expertise in remediation technologies and advanced performance monitoring.
The role is intended to grow with the individual, with increasing responsibility for technical analysis, project management, client communication, and business development.
Work Location
This is a full-time position based in North Carolina, with remote or hybrid working arrangements depending on the candidate's location and experience. Candidates must reside in North Carolina or be willing to relocate.
Occasional travel will be required for client meetings, technical conferences, and project support.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Tersus Environmental is not offering employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction describing your education, technical interests, and any relevant internships, research, or project experience.
We welcome applications from recent graduates who have a strong technical foundation and an interest in building a career in groundwater remediation.

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