Engineering Staff I

Yu & Associates; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is hiring in environmental consulting and sustainable engineering. The role entails field sampling across multiple media, involvement in Phase I/II ESAs, and data-backed reporting. You will support budget tracking, regulatory evaluations, and collaborative remediation efforts with a team of experts.

Qualifications include a BS in a science field, 1–2 years of related experience, and proficiency with MS Office. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass screenings are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in environmental engineering, geology, or a science field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in environmental work.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field activities and collect samples from soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air.
• Participate in Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and investigations.
• Prepare invoices, budgets, and track project budgets.
• Compile, reduce, and interpret data for reports.
• Evaluate environmental regulations and assist in reporting.
• Coordinate tasks and support remedial design efforts.

Skills

Fieldwork

HazWoper training

Driver's license

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering/geology/science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct field activities, including collecting samples of various environmental media (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and air)
• Participate in environmental investigation programs, including Phase l/ll Environmental Site Assessments
• Invoice/budget preparation and budget tracking
• Data compilation, reduction, and interpretation
• Evaluate environmental regulations
• Prepare environmental reports
• Contractor liaison/oversight for investigation and remedial programs
• Problem-solving using standard engineering / scientific methods
• Coordinate project tasks, implementing fieldwork, participating in remedial design efforts
• Demonstrate effective analytical, interpretive, time, and project management skills

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, geology, or a science-related field
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of products
• Able to conduct some fieldwork with heavy lifting
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $72,000.00

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability.

For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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