Site Remediation Specialist | Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Posted on Jun 17, 2026
Coordinates the storage, collection and off-site disposal of hazardous waste and preparation of contracts for these services. Maintains documentation for hazardous waste management and related emergency procedures. Supervises remediation activities to ensure compliance with the remediation plan and contracts. Assures investigatory activities are in compliance with contract and plan documents through supervision and monitoring of site investigation activities. Conducts site inspections and environmental condition reviews to determine physical conditions and environmental history of sites. Collects and analyzes field sampling and historical site data. Determines nature and extent of contamination and pathways of exposure. Determines the sequence of site remediation activities in the field. Assists in preparation of contracts for site investigation activities to ensure site investigation requirements will be met. Creates, maintains, documents, and certifies site files and records.
Requirements
Absolute Requirements: Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist in the State of Illinois. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university majoring in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, geology, geological sciences or hydrology and four years of experience in environmental site remediation, including at least two years as a project manager of site remediation activities in the field. Substitution: Graduate study in any of the above-listed academic areas may be substituted for the required non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Salary and Benefits
Starting Annual Salary: $119,030.60.
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Medical Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Pre-Tax Parking and Transportation Program, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, 401(a) Retirement Account, Tuition Reimbursement, Credit Union, Vacation/Holiday Leave, Sick Leave/Disability Benefits, Parental Leave.
Location
Willow Springs, IL 60480
United States
How to apply
Click on link to apply for this position:Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application Now using the internet.
Website: mwrd.org
Phone: 312-751-5600