Environmental Consultant - NJ Site Assessment & Remediation

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

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.