Engineering Staff I

Verdantas; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; 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 New Jersey for field technicians in environmental consulting. The role involves field tasks, data collection, site observations, sample collection, and documenting regulatory compliance. You will support remediation systems and data entry while adhering to company standards.

The ideal candidate has a geology/chemistry/environmental background and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. OSHA HazWoper is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant field experience.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork with some heavy lifting.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus.
• Previous consulting experience is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a personal vehicle for independent transportation to work sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tasks, including data collection, measurements, and excavation observation
• Prepare field notes and related documentation in accordance with company standards
• Operate and maintenance of remediation system
• Maintains Excel databases associated with regulatory compliance
• Assists with preparing regulatory submittals, such as permit applications and plans
• Oversees well installations and soil borings
• Collects groundwater, soil, sediment, air, and surface water samples
• Retrieves necessary data using online databases, off-line records, or other means
• Enters collected data into report format using applicable software and company formatting guidelines
• Applies basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and regulatory programs
• Assist with on-call emergency projects on occasion

Skills

Field data collection

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

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?

• Perform field tasks, including data collection, measurements, and excavation observation
• Prepare field notes and related documentation in accordance with company standards
• Operate and maintenance of remediation system
• Maintains Excel databases associated with regulatory compliance
• Assists with preparing regulatory submittals, such as permit applications and plans
• Oversees well installations and soil borings
• Collects groundwater, soil, sediment, air, and surface water samples
• Retrieves necessary data using online databases, off-line records, or other means
• Enters collected data into report format using applicable software and company formatting guidelines
• Applies basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and regulatory programs
• Assist with on-call emergency projects on occasion

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to conduct fieldwork with some heavy lifting
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
• Previous consulting experience is a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have a personal vehicle for independent transportation to work sites

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $70,000.00

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.

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