Lead engineering, design, and permitting for environmental projects across the USVI and mainland U.S. You'll evaluate site assessment data, engineer solutions, and oversee projects from design through construction and operation. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Environmental Engineer, you'll be a technical leader on our team, responsible for engineering quality from initial assessment through closeout. You'll work independently, guide project teams and subcontractors, and represent Tysam Tech with clients and regulatory agencies. This role suits an engineer who wants to solve the environmental challenges specific to island infrastructure and play a direct part in growing our practice.
The position is based in St. Croix or St. Thomas, USVI with a regular on-site presence at client facilities, and supports projects throughout the US Virgin Islands and the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate site assessment data and recommend corrective action.
- Lead field investigations, including drilling, monitoring well installation, and sampling of soil, air, surface water, and groundwater.
- Develop remediation designs, plans, specifications, and engineering calculations.
- Prepare permit applications, regulatory submittals, and responses to agency comments.
- Manage construction quality assurance to confirm work meets design documents.
- Monitor the performance of completed systems and recommend operational improvements.
- Support client compliance programs, including air permits, TPDES, SPCC, CZM, and EPCRA.
- Perform quality control review of all reports, designs, calculations, and data before submission.
- Direct contractors, subcontractors, and CAD drafters, and coordinate with clients on project deliverables.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and specialists.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Environmental Engineering or similar engineering degree
- 5+ years of environmental engineering experience; consulting experience preferred
- PE license, or EIT with the ability to obtain a PE within 12 months of hire
- Stormwater design and water/wastewater plant design experience preferred
- Valid driver's License with a driving record in good standing required
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
Travel:
Up to 20%
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and an annual incentive program.
About Tysam Tech, LLC
Tysam Tech provides engineering and environmental services built for the unique needs of island-based businesses, government agencies, and industrial facilities. Founded in St. Croix, we support federal, territorial, and private clients across the Caribbean and mainland U.S. For more information, visit www.tysamtech.com.