What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer position at APTIM?
Job Overview:
This role serves as a key resource for interpreting and applying environmental, fire, and building codes and regulations across a wide range of client projects. The engineer/specialist is responsible for researching and resolving complex technical inquiries, ensuring compliance, and supporting project teams with accurate, actionable information.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Investigate and respond to technical questions related to environmental compliance, fire codes, and engineering specifications.
- Locate and interpret drawings, codes, exemptions, and regulatory language to support project decisions.
- Review reports and plans (e.g., design recommendation packages, contractor requirements packages, permit application pages, state plans, SPCC plans) for accuracy in asset identification and code application.
- Communicate directly with regulators to clarify and discuss compliance matters.
- Communicate directly with client, project managers and junior staff on project details
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering, or related degree required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (PE registration in any state, registration in multiple states or in CA a plus)
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
o National fire codes (IFC, NFPA1, NFPA30)
o Federal UST regulations (40 CFR 280)
o SPCC regulations (40 CFR 112)
o ASME boiler and pressure vessel code basics
o Federal air regulations (NSPS, NESHAP)
o Wastewater & stormwater regulations (NPDES)
o Used oil regulations (40 CFR 279)
o Project prototype tank setups (aboveground and underground)
- Ability to translate complex regulatory language into clear, layperson-friendly summaries.
- Critical thinking to identify follow-up questions and explore deeper implications.
- Confidence in engaging with regulators and stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Resourceful and persistent in finding answers
- Enjoys solving complex problems and thrives on technical challenges.
- Committed to accuracy and clarity in communication.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn multiple software platforms.
About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $85,000-125,000 salary. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTIM Environmental and Infra, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
- Company paid and optional Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
- 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
- APTIM 401(k) Guide
- APTIM - Helpful Documents
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Salary : $85,000 - $125,000