Lead Sediment Remediation Engineer
The Foth Companies
Lead engineer directing sediment remediation projects, designs, and mentoring staff.
23 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Madison, WI
Field
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental engineering
Infrastructure solutions
Production solutions
Water supply management
Wastewater treatment
Environmental compliance
Health and safety
Process systems
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Coastal and Waterfront Engineering and Dredging
Construction Services
Design-Build / Alternative Project Delivery
Distribution and Logistics Systems
Engineering for Product Manufacturing
Environmental and Regulatory Services
Geospatial and Geophysical
Role
What you would be doing
sediment design
bank design
cost estimating
technical review
construction oversight
client relations
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and scientists
- Contribute to business development and lead proposal efforts
- Lead planning and execution of Predesign investigation (PDI), Basis of Design Report (BODR), 30/60/90/final remedial design phases
- Design bank stability and erosion protection solutions
- Develop sediment capping and dredge prism design for complex sites
- Develop scopes and cost estimates for remedial alternatives
- Prepare and provide senior review of technical deliverables — calculations, specs, drawings, and analyses
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and regulatory agencies
- Provide construction oversight as EOR
- Develop and oversee field sampling plans and execution
- Stay current on sediment management regulations
- Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for sediment remediation projects
What you bring
civil 3d
hydrodynamic
cap flux
pe
bachelor's
15+ yrs
- Experience with Civil 3D CAD for sediment capping, dredging, and geotechnical design
- Experience building client and regulator relationships
- Experience with full lifecycle sediment cleanups
- Experience managing detailed engineering plans/specs for capping, dredging, and dredged material handling
- 10+ years with an engineering consulting firm
- 12 - 15+ years in contaminated sediment projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience with leading stakeholder engagement and navigating public project perception
- Experience with use of hydrodynamic and cap flux models
- Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering
- 15+ years in contaminated sediment remediation
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Security clearance- applicants must undergo drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.
- testing is conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory following state law.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1968
Years in Business
The company has over five decades of experience in delivering engineering and construction services.
- With a focus on client satisfaction, it offers tailored solutions across multiple sectors including industrial, energy, and infrastructure.
- Its projects range from large-scale infrastructure improvements to cutting-edge energy solutions, demonstrating the versatility of its expertise.
- The company is known for its deep understanding of complex systems, which allows it to tackle both small and large projects with precision.
- With a long history of innovation, the company integrates advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
- Recognized for its collaborative approach, the company consistently partners with clients to achieve successful project outcomes.
- The firm’s work spans nationwide, serving a variety of industries, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.
4.5/5
Work-life balance rating
The company has a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a high employee satisfaction score.
4.3/5
Management rating
The management team receives consistently high ratings from employees, reflecting effective leadership and support.
4.3/5
Culture rating
Employees rate the company culture highly, indicating a positive and engaging work environment.
Great flexibility
Member retention
The company is known for its flexibility and ability to retain members, fostering long-term relationships and commitment.
- Entrepreneurial culture that supports new and innovative ideas, independent thinking as well as leadership opportunities.
- Family‑like environment with clients and employees focused on relationship building.
- Advanced in their practices and systems with strong emphasis on innovation and technology.
- Employee‑owned structure fostering client‑focused, employee support and advancement.
- Freedom to seek solutions to the clients’ challenges with expectation of self‑leadership and independence.
15 vs 20
Carbon Action Score
The company's carbon action score is below the industry average of 20, ranking it in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services.
100 million
Grants Secured
Through active project work, the company helped clients secure approximately $100 million in grants since 2024 for zero-emission port equipment.
Bottom 9%
Industry Ranking
The company ranks in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services based on carbon action scores.
2024
Recent Project Work
Active project work for zero-emission port equipment has been ongoing since 2024, helping clients secure grants.
- Primary operations considered low intensity; US grid medium intensity
- No public commitment yet to Science Based Targets Initiative, CDP, Climate Pledge or UN Global Compact
- Experience helping clients deploy zero‑emission technology in infrastructure and planning
- No stated net‑zero target date publicly available
- No official DEI strategy or data published on website or LinkedIn
- No gender-related statistics (e.g., % women employees or leadership) publicly available
- No evidence of specific diversity targets, initiatives or outcomes disclosed
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