Environmental Project Engineer

TerraTherm, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of engineering experience in environmental remediation or related fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, chemical/process, electrical engineering, or similar.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
  • Proficiency with electro-mechanical systems and treatment equipment.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% for project duties.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed designs and work plans for thermal treatment projects.
  • Evaluate site conditions and available utilities during site visits.
  • Prepare equipment schedules and material takeoffs for project mobilization.
  • Assist in proposals and cost estimates for project planning.
  • Conduct quality control inspections and supervise field staff during construction.
  • Support system commissioning and troubleshoot operational challenges.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and flexible career paths.
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and disability.
  • Health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation time.
  • Incentives for licensure and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Description

Position at TerraTherm, Inc.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering design and technical activities associated with thermal treatment projects. You will contribute to site evaluations, design layouts and calculations, equipment procurement, and system troubleshooting. Additionally, you will support the field construction, operations, and project management teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.

This is an office-based position with required travel to project sites as needed for field support.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Engineering:
  • Develop designs and work plans, from conceptual through detailed designs. This may include wellfield layouts, electrical and mechanical system design, energy balance calculations, process flow diagrams, and more.
  • Support project planning and field mobilization by preparing equipment schedules, material takeoffs, and specifications.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate site conditions, available utilities, potential subcontractors.
  • Support and contribute to proposals and cost estimates.
  • Assist with equipment and material inspection, testing and preparation


Field Engineering (As Needed):
  • Support field engineering efforts, including on-site quality control inspections, supervision of field staff, and monitoring of construction progress and budget.
  • Assist in system commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting, ensuring adherence to quality control standards before system activation.
  • Perform hands-on work and troubleshooting in the field to ensure system operations meet design specifications.
  • Provide operational support to field staff to address system or equipment challenges.


Qualifications:
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience in environmental remediation or related fields.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, civil, chemical/process, electrical, or a related field). Technical certifications or military experience in a relevant discipline may also be considered.
  • Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT), preferred.
  • Skills & Aptitudes:
  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.
  • Practical experience with electro-mechanical systems, treatment equipment installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools, electrical meters, test equipment, and field sampling devices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project or similar).
  • Travel: Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed for project duties (up to 20% travel, typically for several days to 2 weeks, with occasional longer trips).
  • Supervision: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining clear communication with project managers and supervisors.


TerraTherm Inc. a subsidiary of Cascade offers:
  • Comprehensive training and flexible career paths
  • Encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide, explore a variety of projects, and work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry
  • Comprehensive Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance / Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Sick Leave / Holiday / Vacation Pay
  • License Bonuses / Tuition Reimbursement

We are proud to provide a full range of benefits programs that help our employees and their families plan for today and their future. The benefits we offer are competitive and allow flexibility and choice to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.

Who are you?
  • Hard-working, talented, and career-minded
  • Challenge-seeking
  • Strong desire to contribute to a stable, diverse organization
  • Work hard, play hard mindset
  • Open to continued learning and development
  • Collaborative, team player
  • Customer service minded

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