Environmental Engineer - Remediation
Posted date [2026-08-06]
(ID: 49101)
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Job Description and Requirements
Environmental Engineer - RemediationJob Snapshot
Role: Environmental Engineer - Remediation
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Environmental and Geological Engineering
Experience: Relevant environmental engineering experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Environmental Engineer - Remediation position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an Environmental Services opportunity focused on contaminated land assessment, soil and groundwater remediation, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives. AECOM is hiring an analytical engineer to support field investigations, technical studies, remediation programs, monitoring activities, and Environmental Social and Governance projects across complex development environments.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Environmental and Geological Engineering
Salary: 12000-18000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This position supports environmental projects from initial site investigation through technical evaluation, remedial design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Working
alongside senior specialists, the Environmental Engineer will collect reliable field data, assess contamination conditions, operate monitoring equipment, and help develop practical solutions for soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and air quality concerns.
The role contributes to regulatory compliance, environmental risk reduction, sustainable development, and responsible management of contaminated sites. It combines office-based technical analysis with hands-on fieldwork in varied environmental conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support projects involving contaminated sediments, soil and groundwater remediation, environmental compliance, sustainability, and Environmental Social and Governance initiatives.
* Assist with remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial designs, action plans, and implementation activities.
* Plan and coordinate field programs for collecting soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and air samples.
* Conduct environmental site assessments, site investigations, contamination characterization, and remediation work.
* Support drilling activities, soil logging, monitoring well installation, and environmental sample collection.
* Analyze technical data and contribute to fate and transport modelling under the direction of senior professionals.
* Apply appropriate sampling methods to produce accurate and defensible environmental data.
* Organize field records, laboratory information, monitoring results, photographs, and supporting documentation.
* Operate and maintain environmental monitoring, treatment, and remediation equipment.
* Assist with remediation system inspections, performance monitoring, maintenance, and operational troubleshooting.
* Prepare technical reports, site assessment findings, environmental documentation, tables, and project records.
* Maintain productive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, regulators, laboratories, and other stakeholders.
* Follow environmental regulations, approved procedures, quality requirements, and safety protocols during every activity.
* Coordinate with regional and national technical experts to resolve project-specific environmental challenges.
* Help supervise subcontractors and verify that field activities meet technical and safety expectations.
* Participate in professional practice groups, technical learning sessions, and continuous development programs.
Ideal Profile
The preferred candidate will hold a bachelor\'s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A master\'s degree in environmental engineering or a related field would be advantageous.
Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical ability, accurate technical writing, effective problem-solving, and confidence working in collaborative project teams. Excellent written and spoken English is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Hands-on exposure to drilling, soil logging, monitoring well installation, environmental sampling, site assessment, remediation systems, or waste management will strengthen an application. Experience in challenging field settings and familiarity with Middle East environmental requirements are also valuable.
A valid driving licence with a clean record is required. HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training, project management exposure, modelling experience, and knowledge of sustainability or Environmental Social and Governance practices are preferred.
Skills Set
* Environmental site assessment
* Soil and groundwater investigation
* Contaminated sediment assessment
* Environmental remediation
* Remedial investigation and feasibility studies
* Soil logging and drilling oversight
* Monitoring well installation
* Groundwater and surface water sampling
* Air and sediment sampling
* Fate and transport modelling
* Environmental monitoring equipment
* Remediation system operations
* Field data management
* Technical report writing
* Environmental compliance
* Waste management
* Environmental Social and Governance
* Sustainability initiatives
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Contractor coordination
* Field safety protocols
* HAZWOPER practices
* Project coordination
Why Join Us
This position offers practical involvement in environmental projects that protect natural resources, reduce contamination risks, and support sustainable development across Saudi Arabia. The engineer will gain exposure to field investigation, environmental modelling, remediation technologies, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
AECOM provides access to experienced environmental specialists, regional technical networks, structured learning opportunities, and projects covering buildings, infrastructure, water, energy, and environmental improvement. The role creates a strong pathway for developing both field capability and advanced environmental consulting expertise.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering environmental, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients in developing sustainable and resilient solutions across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects.
The role contributes to regulatory compliance, environmental risk reduction, sustainable development, and responsible management of contaminated sites. It combines office-based technical analysis with hands-on fieldwork in varied environmental conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support projects involving contaminated sediments, soil and groundwater remediation, environmental compliance, sustainability, and Environmental Social and Governance initiatives.
* Assist with remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial designs, action plans, and implementation activities.
* Plan and coordinate field programs for collecting soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and air samples.
* Conduct environmental site assessments, site investigations, contamination characterization, and remediation work.
* Support drilling activities, soil logging, monitoring well installation, and environmental sample collection.
* Analyze technical data and contribute to fate and transport modelling under the direction of senior professionals.
* Apply appropriate sampling methods to produce accurate and defensible environmental data.
* Organize field records, laboratory information, monitoring results, photographs, and supporting documentation.
* Operate and maintain environmental monitoring, treatment, and remediation equipment.
* Assist with remediation system inspections, performance monitoring, maintenance, and operational troubleshooting.
* Prepare technical reports, site assessment findings, environmental documentation, tables, and project records.
* Maintain productive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, regulators, laboratories, and other stakeholders.
* Follow environmental regulations, approved procedures, quality requirements, and safety protocols during every activity.
* Coordinate with regional and national technical experts to resolve project-specific environmental challenges.
* Help supervise subcontractors and verify that field activities meet technical and safety expectations.
* Participate in professional practice groups, technical learning sessions, and continuous development programs.
Ideal Profile
The preferred candidate will hold a bachelor\'s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A master\'s degree in environmental engineering or a related field would be advantageous.
Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical ability, accurate technical writing, effective problem-solving, and confidence working in collaborative project teams. Excellent written and spoken English is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Hands-on exposure to drilling, soil logging, monitoring well installation, environmental sampling, site assessment, remediation systems, or waste management will strengthen an application. Experience in challenging field settings and familiarity with Middle East environmental requirements are also valuable.
A valid driving licence with a clean record is required. HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training, project management exposure, modelling experience, and knowledge of sustainability or Environmental Social and Governance practices are preferred.
Skills Set
* Environmental site assessment
* Soil and groundwater investigation
* Contaminated sediment assessment
* Environmental remediation
* Remedial investigation and feasibility studies
* Soil logging and drilling oversight
* Monitoring well installation
* Groundwater and surface water sampling
* Air and sediment sampling
* Fate and transport modelling
* Environmental monitoring equipment
* Remediation system operations
* Field data management
* Technical report writing
* Environmental compliance
* Waste management
* Environmental Social and Governance
* Sustainability initiatives
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Contractor coordination
* Field safety protocols
* HAZWOPER practices
* Project coordination
Why Join Us
This position offers practical involvement in environmental projects that protect natural resources, reduce contamination risks, and support sustainable development across Saudi Arabia. The engineer will gain exposure to field investigation, environmental modelling, remediation technologies, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
AECOM provides access to experienced environmental specialists, regional technical networks, structured learning opportunities, and projects covering buildings, infrastructure, water, energy, and environmental improvement. The role creates a strong pathway for developing both field capability and advanced environmental consulting expertise.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering environmental, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients in developing sustainable and resilient solutions across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects.
