Project Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Our Mount Laurel, NJ office seeks an environmental engineer with experience in site characterization, remedial design, and construction/remediation oversight. The role focuses on supporting project execution across Mid-Atlantic remediation projects, with exposure to NJDEP, PADEP, NYSDEC, USEPA, and similar regulatory programs. This role provides a pathway toward Project Manager responsibilities, including increasing ownership of project delivery, client engagement, and financial performance.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the technical and financial aspects of a variety of environmental projects throughout the country, with geographic emphasis in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, and procurement packages.
• Support preparation of cost estimates and evaluation of remedial alternatives.
• Support preparation of technical reports and regulatory submittals.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations and remedial activities, including soil borings, monitoring well installation, aquifer testing, and environmental sampling.
• Participate in proposal development and support business development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across offices and technical disciplines.
• This role includes fieldwork with required travel and occasional overnight assignments.

Requirements

• BS in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred), geology, or other related science; advanced degree is a plus
• 7 to 15 years of direct environmental consulting experience in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania marketplace.
• Working knowledge of NJDEP, PADEP, and USEPA regulatory programs, including CERCLA and RCRA.
• Professional certification (E.I.T. or P.E.).
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Develop and refine investigation and remedial strategies prior to and during installation of remediation systems
• Must be self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a project team

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Advanced degree in engineering (preferred)
• Experience in on-site implementation of environmental remedial actions and oversight of construction activities
• Experience working on Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) sites is a plus
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with spatial analysis and visualization software such as CAD, GIS, Leapfrog Hydro, EVS, etc., is a plus
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training required; OSHA 30-hour Construction training preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites in the Mid-Atlantic area, with potential to assist other offices in the northeastern United States.
• Valid U.S. driver's license

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