Environmental Project Engineer (PRP)

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a motivated Environmental Project Engineer to join our Tampa, Florida environmental team and support Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects.

This position is ideal for an early-to-mid career engineer with 3–5 years of environmental consulting experience and direct experience supporting Florida PRP projects. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers, geologists, and project managers on petroleum-impacted sites from assessment through remediation and regulatory closure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects from site assessment through remediation and closure.
• Perform and support field activities, including: Monitoring well and soil boring installations; Groundwater, soil, and vapor sampling; and Pilot testing and remedial system monitoring
• Collect, evaluate, and document environmental data in accordance with FDEP requirements and approved scopes of work.
• Assist with the design, startup, operation, monitoring, and optimization of remediation systems, including technologies such as: Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE), Air Sparging, Dual-Phase Extraction, Pump-and-Treat systems, Injection-based remedies
• Prepare and support technical reports and regulatory deliverables, including assessment reports, Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), and operations and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, field technicians, laboratories, and internal project teams.
• Support project documentation, cost estimates, proposals, and scopes of work.
• Maintain compliance with FDEP requirements, project-specific health and safety plans, and NOVA procedures.
• Work closely with senior technical staff and project managers to develop engineering expertise and progress toward increased project responsibility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 3-5 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Direct experience with Florida FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects strongly required.
• Experience with petroleum-contaminated soil and groundwater assessment, sampling, and environmental reporting.
• Understanding of petroleum remediation practices and applicable environmental regulations.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in varying site conditions and travel throughout Florida as project needs require.
• Ability to work from NOVA's Tampa office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain Florida licensure.
• Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, or optimizing environmental remediation systems.
• Experience with SVE, Air Sparging, Dual-Phase Extraction, Pump-and-Treat, or injection-based remediation technologies.
• Familiarity with FDEP regulatory reporting, technical submittals, and site closure requirements.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Direct involvement with FDEP PRP projects throughout Florida.
• Hands-on experience with petroleum assessment, remediation system design, operation, and regulatory closure.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced environmental engineers, geologists, and project managers.
• Continued professional development toward PE licensure.
• Clear opportunity to grow into increased technical and project management responsibilities within NOVA's Florida environmental practice.

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
• Use of take-home Company Vehicle or Shared Vehicle for daily travel to work sites approved my managers*

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.