Principal Environmental Engineer

Principal Environmental Engineer –
GFT

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid – in-person and remote)

Work Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Salary Range: $178,000 – $250,000 (dependent on experience)

GFT is a privately held AEC firm focused on transportation, water, power, and buildings. With over a century of experience, we deliver integrated planning, permitting, and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America.

• Conduct environmental engineering analysis and design for planning, site investigation, remediation, and remedial operations.
• Develop project plans, design calculations, specifications, cost estimates, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide remedial engineering expertise, evaluate remedial options, and prepare remediation designs and cost estimates.
• Lead environmental revenue growth initiatives in New York and execute business development plans.
• Manage and implement environmental investigation and remediation projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate and present design submissions to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Develop plans, specifications, drawings, instructions, and bid packages; prepare reports and estimates.
• Explore new concepts, define scope, and develop investigative strategies.
• Act as technical liaison within and outside GFT on technical matters for environmental projects.
• Represent GFT at client, regulatory, and stakeholder meetings to discuss design and permitting issues.
• Supervise staff, evaluate performance, ensure quality assurance, and coach team members.
• Oversee staff utilization, project profitability, and collections.
• Lead technical proposal teams or major proposal components.
• Engage in professional development aligned with career goals.

• B.S. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• New York Professional Engineer License.
• 15+ years of environmental remediation experience in a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in design of varied soil and groundwater remedial systems.
• Knowledge of New York and New Jersey environmental laws.
• Strong client outreach skills.
• Proven business development experience and ability to execute growth plans.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and high-quality work products.
• Leadership experience and desire to train and lead a professional team.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher.

• Master’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania environmental laws.
• Construction bid specification experience.
• Experience with LNAPL and chlorinated hydrocarbon investigation/remediation.

• Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote).
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive PTO accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development support and access to training.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Salary range: $178,000 – $250,000. Commensurate with experience and location.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or any protected characteristic.

Interested candidates should submit their application through GFT’s careers portal.