Environmental Engineer / Geologist

ESP Associates, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a project-level Environmental Engineer or Geologist for a position based in Morrisville, NC. This role focuses on managing environmental projects, regulatory compliance, and client development. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of project management experience. Successful applicants will perform technical proposal preparation and project success management while ensuring compliance with North and South Carolina regulations. ESP offers a competitive benefits package that includes performance bonuses and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental project management experience.
• Able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to travel as needed (10% overnight travel).

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, projects, and budgets for various sites.
• Schedule and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare technical proposals and reports.

Skills

Environmental project management

Strong communication skills

Client management

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related

Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist licensure

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP) is currently seeking a project-level professional Environmental Engineer or Geologist in our Raleigh, NC location. This position will enhance and support our company’s environmental consulting team throughout the Carolinas.

This is a project‑oriented position, which will require a working knowledge of both North and South Carolina and Federal environmental regulations/guidelines. In addition, this position will involve management of clients, projects, and budgets for both small and large complex sites, scheduling, mentoring, and training of junior staff, as well as technical proposal and report preparation. This position will also be responsible for project technical success and profitability as well as client development. Some periodic out‑of‑town overnight travel is anticipated for this position.

ESP’s environmental consulting team provides services to private, commercial, industrial, and governmental agency clients. Our team includes professional geologists, geophysicists, and engineers, along with other staff and technicians trained and experienced in the regulatory‑driven environment of compliance management.

The preferred candidate will have experience in due diligence, assessment, risk‑based analysis, NEPA, Brownfields/VCC contracts, USTs, vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation, and hazardous materials evaluations, among other environmental services. This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional with a passion for environmental consulting to join a well‑established firm and further their career goals!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related program of study
• Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist or ability to obtain licensure
• 5+ years of environmental project management experience
• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to travel as needed (overnight travel estimated at 10%)
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD, and Excel
• Expertise in field testing and sampling methodologies
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training

Physical Requirements

• Capable of walking various terrains, including inclines and declines
• Bending, kneeling, twisting, and repetitive lifting of 20 lbs.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)