Project Environmental Engineer

Position Overview

Tectonic is currently seeking a full-time, experienced Project Engineer with environmental engineering, investigation, and remediation design experience to work out of our Newburgh, NY or Millburn, NJ office. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside a team of licensed environmental professionals on a diverse range of challenging projects. The successful candidate will benefit from hands‑on mentorship, technical guidance, and exposure to industry best practices, providing a strong foundation for continued professional development and career advancement within a collaborative and growth‑oriented environment.

• Support and manage all phases of environmental projects, including project initiation, planning, execution, tracking, invoicing, and deliverable preparation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure high‑quality project execution and client service.
• Lead project coordination meetings and maintain clear communication among project stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, including reviewing technical work and providing guidance on project tasks and professional development.
• Analyze environmental data, conduct technical evaluations and research, and prepare reports and other project deliverables for QA/QC review.
• Compile project documentation and assist with regulatory reporting, compliance tracking, and client deliverables.
• Maintain quality assurance standards and contribute to process improvements and best practices.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship management.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• 6–10 years of relevant environmental engineering and project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field required.
• EIT certification strongly preferred.

• Soil and groundwater sampling and field investigations.
• Management and preparation of remedial investigation and remedial action reports in New York and New Jersey.
• NJDEP and NYSDEC remedial investigation and remediation regulations and guidance.
• Environmental data analysis and interpretation.
• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Environmental remediation and contaminated site management.
• Removal and disposal of contaminated and hazardous soil and groundwater.
• Engineering design, construction drawings, technical reports, and construction oversight/support.
• SWPPP compliance, inspections, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• USACE, NJDEP, and NYSDEC permitting processes.

• Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinating subcontractors, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
• Assigning, tracking, and reviewing project tasks and deliverables.
• Managing field activities and technical staff.
• Client communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Project invoicing and financial management.

• Additional professional certifications, licenses, or specialized training are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management/reporting software.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle for occasional travel to project sites and meetings.

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is sometimes required to move around the job site and inspect, observe, move, operate, and/or transport documents, materials and/or field testing equipment. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move up to 27 lbs., work in outdoor weather conditions, and occasionally operate a motor‑vehicle. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation,…