Environmental Consultant: NJ Site Assessments & Remediation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO Policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our New Jersey environmental team.

You will lead and support environmental site assessment, investigation, and remediation projects for commercial and real estate transactions in New Jersey, with increasing ownership of client relationships and regulatory coordination. The role requires 3-5 years of NJ experience, strong technical expertise in NJDEP requirements and ASTM Phase I ESAs, and the ability to mentor staff and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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 PARs, SIRs, RIRs, RAWs, 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.

Skills

Environmental Site Assessment

NJDEP Regulations

Project Management

Client Communication

Field Coordination

Vapor Intrusion

HAZWOPER 40h

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Environmental Science/Engineering/Biology

3-5 years NJ environmental experience

NJDEP deliverables knowledge (PARs, SIRs, RIRs, RAWs, RARs)

Job description

J.S. Held is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our New Jersey environmental team.

You will lead and support environmental site assessment, investigation, and remediation projects for commercial and real estate transactions in New Jersey, with increasing ownership of client relationships and regulatory coordination. The role requires 3-5 years of NJ experience, strong technical expertise in NJDEP requirements and ASTM Phase I ESAs, and the ability to mentor staff and