Environmental Consultant

J.S. Held; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k match

Commuter benefit

Job summary

J.S. Held is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join its New Jersey environmental team to support and lead site assessment, investigation, and remediation projects for commercial, industrial, and transactional clients across New Jersey.

The role targets professionals with 3–5 years of experience and strong NJDEP/ASTM familiarity, plus client-facing report preparation and regulatory coordination duties. A 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of environmental site assessment, site investigation, and site remediation in New Jersey.
• Strong knowledge of NJDEP deliverables (PARs, SIRs, RIRs, RAWs, RARs, etc.).
• Experience coordinating field activities, subcontractors, labs, and data management.
• Ability to evaluate environmental data and provide technical recommendations.
• Strong project management, organizational, and client communication skills.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute environmental site assessment projects for commercial, industrial, and real estate transactions per NJ regulations and ASTM standards.
• Lead and execute site investigation and remediation projects per NJDEP and guidance documents.
• Serve as primary day-to-day client contact, providing technical guidance and updates.
• Coordinate field investigations including soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions (PARs, SIRs, RIRs, RAWs, RARs, permits).
• Support project managers and LSRPs in strategy and client meetings.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labs, and resources to meet schedule and budget.

Skills

Environmental site assessment

NJDEP familiarity

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Environmental Science

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our New Jersey environmental team. The successful candidate will support and lead environmental site assessment, investigation, and remediation projects for commercial, industrial, and transactional clients throughout New Jersey. This role is ideal for a professional with 3-5 years of experience who has developed strong technical expertise in NJDEP site remediation requirements, ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and environmental transaction support.

The successful candidate will work directly with Project Managers and Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs) while taking increasing ownership of client relationships, project execution, report preparation, and regulatory coordination.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and execute environmental site assessment projects for commercial, industrial, and real estate transactions in accordance with NJ regulations and ASTM standards.
• Lead and execute environmental site investigation and remediation projects in accordance with NJDEP and Technical Requirements for Site Remediation and guidance documents.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, providing technical guidance, project updates, and practical recommendations regarding environmental liabilities and risk management.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct field investigation and remediation activities, including soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion assessments.
• Evaluate environmental data, identify potential risks and regulatory obligations, and develop technically sound recommendations for clients and project teams.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions, including Preliminary Assessment Reports (PARs), Site Investigation Reports (SIRs), Remedial Investigation Reports (RIRs), Remedial Action Workplans (RAWs), Remedial Action Reports (RARs), and Soil, Groundwater, Vapor permit applications.
• Support Project Managers and LSRPs in project strategy and client-facing meetings.
• Coordinate subcontractors, laboratories, drilling contractors, and other project resources to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of technical quality, responsiveness, and client service.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client relationship management, networking, and identification of new project opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to support professional development and project delivery excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies, environmental regulations, and quality management procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience performing environmental site assessment, site investigation, and site remediation in New Jersey, including soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion assessments.
• Working knowledge of key NJDEP deliverables, including PARs, SIRs, RIRs, RAWs, RARs, Receptor Evaluations and permit applications.
• Experience coordinating field activities, subcontractors, laboratories, and data management efforts.
• Ability to evaluate environmental data and provide technical recommendations to Project Managers and LSRPs.
• Strong project management, organizational, and client communication skills.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred

• Experience managing multiple site remediation projects simultaneously.
• Existing relationships with commercial real estate, legal, lending, or development clients.
• Professional Geologist (PG), LSRP, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credentials, or progress toward obtaining professional licensure.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting proposal development and business development initiatives.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Most duties performed on feet.
• Able to carry equipment, as much as 30lbs unassisted.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Able to squat, kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $65,000 - $85,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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