Civil Engineer

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
Minneapolis, MN

Job Description:

This position supports the closure, remediation, and long‑term management of former and retiring coal‑fired power plant sites. The work focuses on coal ash, contaminated soils, and associated civil/environmental issues to bring facilities into a safe, compliant, long‑term final state aligned with regulatory requirements.

You will join an expanding project team working on a 10‑year+ portfolio of remediation, demolition, and reconstruction projects linked to the broader transition from coal to cleaner energy sources.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support planning, execution, and oversight of closure and remediation projects.
  • Participate across the full project lifecycle: scoping, procurement support, execution, and field inspections.
  • Coordinate with internal environmental teams, project managers, consultants, and contractors.
  • Perform field visits and site inspections (~40% travel once fully ramped).
  • Maintain compliance with environmental regulations, safety, and company policies.
  • Use tools including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Google Earth for planning and documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Approximately 5–15 years of relevant experience /2–4 years of highly relevant experience considered.
  • Experience with environmental regulations through a regulator, consulting firm, or owner/operator.
  • Background in soils, earthwork, coal ash, contaminated soils, or industrial/utility civil projects.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with power plant or industrial site closure and remediation.
  • Experience with environmental consulting firms or civil remediation contractors.
  • FE and/or PE preferred (not required).

Skills & Attributes

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint; familiarity with Google Earth.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Comfortable with both field and office work.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong safety and compliance mindset.

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