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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

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 20 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.