Senior Professional– Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Treatment Systems

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Atlas is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer (P.E.), or Professional Geologist (PG) with 10–12 years of experience specializing in the design, operation, and maintenance of active and passive treatment systems for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD). The successful candidate will bring demonstrated technical expertise in AMD treatment associated with preferred experience in the coal beds throughout the Appalachian and Illinois Coal Basins, as well as the anthracite coal basin of northeastern Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for a technically accomplished professional who also brings client credibility, established relationships, and the ability to help grow programs and portfolios,

In addition to AMD expertise, strong civil engineering and site-design capabilities, including grading, drainage, and earthwork design associated with treatment system construction and mine-impacted site restoration are a plus. This position will support remediation projects focused on improving and protecting water quality through innovative, constructible, and regulatory-compliant treatment solutions.

Core Responsibilities

AMD Treatment & Water Quality

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of active and passive AMD treatment systems, including chemical treatment systems, constructed wetlands, limestone drains, anoxic limestone drains, settling ponds, and hybrid approaches.
• Apply strong water chemistry and geochemical expertise to evaluate AMD sources, interpret analytical data, and develop effective treatment strategies.
• Perform and oversee operation and maintenance (O&M) planning, performance evaluations, and long-term optimization of AMD treatment facilities.

Civil Engineering, Site Design & Grading

• Perform and oversee civil site design for AMD treatment projects, including grading plans, drainage design, access roads, embankments, berms, channels, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Develop earthwork quantities, grading calculations, and construction details to support treatment system constructability and long-term performance.
• Design and review site stormwater management features, including conveyance channels, spillways, culverts, and outlet structures associated with treatment systems and mine reclamation sites.
• Coordinate grading and hydraulic design to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, long-term stability, and constructability in remote or mine-impacted terrain.
• Support construction sequencing and phasing considerations related to grading, materials handling, and access constraints.

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Prepare and review engineering reports, civil and treatment system design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with state regulatory agencies (e.g., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), West Virginia DEP, Illinois Department of natural resources, etc.) watershed organizations, and non-profit entities focused on water quality improvement and environmental restoration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff and contribute to multidisciplinary teams including environmental scientists, geologists, and construction professionals.
• Support agency coordination, funding applications (e.g., AML, watershed grants), and stakeholder engagement related to AMD treatment and reclamation projects.
• Provide construction-phase support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing site visits during grading and treatment system construction.

Client Engagement & Business Growth

• Serve as a senior client-facing technical leader, building trusted advisor relationships with state agencies, watershed organizations, non-profits, and public-sector sponsors.
• Support business development activities, including opportunity identification, pursuit strategy, proposal development, scope definition, and fee development for AMD and mine water treatment projects.
• Collaborate with Atlas BD and leadership teams to expand existing client relationships and programmatic contracts related to AML, watershed restoration, and mine reclamation.
• Participate in industry forums, technical committees, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to elevate Atlas’ profile and identify emerging opportunities.
• Contribute to the growth of Atlas’ AMD treatment practice, helping shape market positioning, technical approaches, and staffing strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.), preferably in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain PA licensure).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology or a related field.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in AMD treatment system design and implementation.
• Demonstrated civil engineering experience including grading, drainage, and site design for environmental or mine-related projects.
• Experience working with coal mining-related AMD in the Appalachian, Illinois, and/or anthracite coal basins.
• Strong background in water chemistry, AMD characterization, and treatment performance evaluation.
• Experience preparing construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory frameworks governing mine drainage, land disturbance, and water quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with watershed groups and environmental non-profits.
• Knowledge of AML reclamation programs, grant-funded remediation, and public-sector project delivery.
• Experience supporting construction administration for treatment or reclamation projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to clients, regulatory agencies and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with client counterparts

Why Join Atlas

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects that directly improve water quality and restore mine-impacted watersheds.
• Multidisciplinary work combining AMD treatment, civil design, and site reclamation.
• Collaborative environment working with regulators, communities, and environmental partners.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Lead/Supervisor
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

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