NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a highly experienced
Senior Environmental Engineer to support and lead Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects across the state.
This role is ideal for a technically strong and client-facing professional with deep experience in PRP site assessment, regulatory compliance, and remedial system design, construction, and optimization.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
- Provide technical leadership and field oversight for: Monitoring well and soil boring installations, Groundwater and soil sampling activities, Pilot testing and system performance evaluations, Tank closure and spill bucket closure activities
- Design, implement, and optimize remedial systems (e.g., SVE, AS, MPE, injection-based remedies) in accordance with FDEP guidelines.
- Prepare and review technical deliverables including RAPs, SRCO documentation, assessment reports, and system O&M reports.
- Serve as a primary point of contact with FDEP regulators and PRP administrators, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
- Develop proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates for PRP projects across Florida.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and field staff.
- Support business development efforts and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience working on FDEP PRP projects across Florida
- Proven experience with petroleum site assessment, remediation, and regulatory closure strategies
- Strong working knowledge of FDEP PRP guidelines, reporting requirements, and regulatory processes
- Experience managing multiple projects and field teams simultaneously
- Ability to travel throughout Florida as needed
Preferred Qualifications:- Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred
- Experience with remedial system design, construction oversight, and long-term O&M
- Background in contractor management and system troubleshooting/optimization
- Strong proposal development and client management experience
What Sets This Role Apart:- Opportunity to lead high-visibility PRP projects across the state of Florida
- Involvement in the full project lifecycle-from assessment through remediation and closure
- Strong internal resources with NOVA's ability to design, install, and maintain remedial systems
- Career growth into technical leadership and program management roles
Check out our Perks:In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Certification reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company-observed paid holidays
- Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
- Company paid short term disability coverage
- Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
- 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Take-home company vehicles with fuel cards or shared vehicles
