Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist I

Job description

We are currently seeking an Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist I for our growing environmental consulting practice in our NYC office. The successful candidate will lead project and field work, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments/Investigations and preparation of Remedial Action Workplans in the NYC metropolitan area. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual who has at least 2 years of experience and is ready to take on project leadership and staff training. Strong interpersonal and writing skills are critical.

Salary range starts at $70,000.

What you’ll do

Complete site investigations to determine the nature and extent of contaminated soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater, and other media on a variety of sites, including public (parks, schools/universities, transit‑related), residential, industrial, commercial, and private.

Complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Participate in all aspects of site investigation and remediation, from preparation of workplans, conducting field work, writing summary reports, and final remedial documents.

Assist with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans; data management and evaluation; and environmental assessment and remediation.

The candidate will assist with training entry level staff.

Field work will include oversight of subcontractors, including drillers and other laborers during soil boring advancement, monitoring well installation, test pit installation, excavation activities, and remedial construction activities; and sampling various media including soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, and air.

Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM E1527, supervise junior staff, and perform peer reviews of the same.

Prepare summary reports including reviewing laboratory analytical data; interpreting and tabulating data and preparing tables; soil boring logs; figures; and text.

Provide environmental construction field management, such as community air monitoring, soil management, remedial construction oversight, and more.

Qualifications

BS in Environmental Engineering, or related engineering degree, or Environmental Science, Geology, or related science degree.

2+ years of environmental consulting experience.

Experience performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations, including soil, sediment, soil vapor, air, and groundwater sampling.

Proficiency in logging borings and describing soil lithology based on the Burmister soil classification system.

Working knowledge of NYSDEC Rules, Regulations and Guidance documents including DER‑10, Part 360, and Part 375 Regulations.

Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation and sampling, and research and documentation.

OSHA 40‑Hour Training and 8‑hour refreshers.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record, and be willing to travel and conduct field work in all boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Long Island.

Experience working effectively with team members as well as independently.

Strong quantitative/math and analytical skills.

Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

Must be able to wear a respirator.

Must pass a pre‑employment drug test and will be subject to DOT regulated random drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 30‑Hour construction training preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

Who can apply

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