Key skills
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseEngineering plans and specifications interpretationNational fire codes IFCNational fire codes NFPA1National fire codes NFPA30Federal UST regulations (40 CFR 280)SPCC regulations (40 CFR 112)ASME boiler and pressure vessel code basicsFederal air regulations NSPSFederal air regulations NESHAPWastewater & stormwater regulations (NPDES)Used oil regulations (40 CFR 279)Project prototype tank setups abovegroundProject prototype tank setups undergroundConfidence in engaging with regulatorsCommunicationCritical Thinking
About this role
APTIM is a leading professional solutions firm specializing in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. The Environmental Engineer will serve as a key resource for interpreting and applying environmental, fire, and building codes and regulations across various client projects, ensuring compliance and supporting project teams.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate and respond to technical questions related to environmental compliance, fire codes, and engineering specifications
- Locate and interpret drawings, codes, exemptions, and regulatory language to support project decisions
- Review reports and plans (e.g., design recommendation packages, contractor requirements packages, permit application pages, state plans, SPCC plans) for accuracy in asset identification and code application
- Communicate directly with regulators to clarify and discuss compliance matters
- Communicate directly with client, project managers and junior staff on project details
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering, or related degree required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (PE registration in any state, registration in multiple states or in CA a plus)
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Working knowledge of National fire codes (IFC, NFPA1, NFPA30)
- Working knowledge of Federal UST regulations (40 CFR 280)
- Working knowledge of SPCC regulations (40 CFR 112)
- Working knowledge of ASME boiler and pressure vessel code basics
- Working knowledge of Federal air regulations (NSPS, NESHAP)
- Working knowledge of Wastewater & stormwater regulations (NPDES)
- Working knowledge of Used oil regulations (40 CFR 279)
- Working knowledge of Project prototype tank setups (aboveground and underground)
- Ability to translate complex regulatory language into clear, layperson-friendly summaries
- Critical thinking to identify follow-up questions and explore deeper implications
- Confidence in engaging with regulators and stakeholders to resolve technical issues
- Resourceful and persistent in finding answers
- Enjoys solving complex problems and thrives on technical challenges
- Committed to accuracy and clarity in communication
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn multiple software platforms