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About RSI
RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record.
We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, FEHB medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.
Position Summary
The RSI Applied Studies and Technology Group is recruiting for a Project-Level Civil/Environmental Engineer or Scientist who will be responsible for contributing to the optimization of long-term surveillance and monitoring of DOE disposal sites (landfills) by integrating ecological engineering principles into their design, evaluation, and adaptive management. This person will focus on geotechnical and ecological design integration for disposal cell performance. This role will also be responsible for working with other team scientists to install new and existing engineering/scientific solutions. This role also communicates program activities, their mission value, and anticipated outcomes to peers and senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment between the Applied Studies and Technology group's technical work and mission objectives.
Job Title: Project-Level Civil/Environmental Engineer or Scientist
Location(s): Grand Junction, CO (50% in office required with hybrid options available)
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year.(The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant's education, training, and experience.)
This position is required to travel 10% of the time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of ecological engineering principles into the design, performance evaluation, and adaptive management of disposal cells, with a focus on geotechnical, hydrologic, geomorphological and ecological principles.
• Develop best practices for long-term effectiveness, resource optimization, and reduced maintenance of ecological engineering solutions.
• Incorporate ecological engineering criteria into disposal cover designs, considering native vegetation, soil hydrological properties, biodiversity, and long-term erosion resistance.
• Configure, apply, and provide user support for AS&T studies designed to improve disposal cell performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Years of Relevant Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering (with ecological focus), or related Geoscience field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• No professional certification required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of engineering, scientific, and/or mathematical concepts and theories in area of specialty. Experience in ecological engineering applications for waste containment (landfills), remediation, or land reclamation.
• Engineering and/or scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Knowledge of geotechnical and ecological investigations, including surface and subsurface exploration and in-situ testing.
• Strong understanding of soil characterization and mechanics principles and their application to foundation design, slope stability analysis, and earth retention systems.
• Working knowledge of soil science, hydrology, plant ecology, biogeochemical cycling.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of framing technical results in terms of mission impact and stakeholder priorities for a non-technical audience.
• Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Clearance and Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)

Essential Physical Requirements
Medium: Work involves moving objects by exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an above-negligible amount and up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
Job Posting Close Date
This role is expected to accept applications till at least May 29, 2026 and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been canceled.
EEO Statement
ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ASRC Industrial, ("AIS"), and its Operating Companies will never ask job candidates for sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, banking details, or payment of any kind) during the hiring process. If you receive unsolicited communications from individuals claiming to represent ASRC Industrial using non-official email addresses (e.g., not from @asrcindustrial.com), please report the message and do not engage. Official job postings can always be found on our website: asrcindustrial.com/careers/ or https://rsienv.applicantstack.com/x/opening