Environmental Remediation Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Remediation Engineer (Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Senior Consultant) in Manhattan or Melville, NY.

You will design remediation systems, manage projects, mentor staff, and grow client relationships while delivering technical excellence. The role requires a NY PE license, an MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering, and 10–15 years of consulting experience.

Qualifications

• New York Professional Engineer Licenses.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering + MS.
• 10–15 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Design of remedial systems across varied sites.
• LNAPL and chlorinated hydrocarbons investigation/remediation.
• Construction bid specification experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of New York laws and regulations.
• Ability to train/lead a team of junior professionals.
• Strong client outreach and relationship skills.
• Professional judgment, attention to detail, and high-quality work products.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with statistical data review and technical reports.
• Experience in project budgeting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of project engineers and scientists.
• Perform environmental engineering analyses and remediation design tasks.
• Develop project plans, cost estimates, and coordinate with disciplines.
• Present design submissions to clients and agencies.
• Evaluate remedial options and implement designs and cost estimates.
• Lead staffing, hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor team performance against contracts and budgets.
• Lead business development activities with marketing support.
• Prepare proposals and environmental reports; ensure QA/QC.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Budgets & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering

MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an Environmental Remediation Engineer (Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Senior Consultant) in our Manhattan or Melville, NY office. The role involves designing and implementing remediation systems, managing projects, including staff, budgets, and schedules, interpreting data, mentoring junior engineers, business development, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned environmental consulting professional with the motivation and desire to foster technical excellence and strong client relationships and lead a team of talented engineers and scientists.

As an Environmental Remediation Engineer, you will work with a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below, and at ground-level. You will mentor project engineers to successfully execute all aspects of projects under your guidance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring a team of existing project engineers and scientists
• Perform a wide range of environmental engineering analysis and design tasks related to: planning, environmental site investigation (subsurface and hazardous materials), remediation design and remedial operations
• Supervise the development of project plans, design calculations, plans and specifications, engineering cost estimates, and coordinate with other disciplines as required to deliver quality engineering services
• Coordination and presentation of design submissions with clients and regulatory agencies
• Working with your staff of professionals to provide environmental remedial engineering expertise on GZA projects including evaluation of remedial options, development and implementation of remedial designs, and cost estimates
• Staff interviewing/hiring, training, mentoring and staff performance evaluation
• Conducting internal and client communications
• Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
• Leading business development activities with support and assistance from colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
• Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing environmental reports and obtaining technical QA/QC reviews
• Managing project contractual and financial issues (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, billing process)
• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
• Participating in meetings and agency consultation
• Additional job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• New York Professional Engineer Licenses
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering plus an MS
• 10-15 years of relevant environmental consulting experience
• Technical expertise in design of a wide variety of remedial systems
• LNAPL and chlorinated hydrocarbon contaminant investigation and remediation experience
• Construction bid specification experience a plus
• Knowledge of applicable New York laws and regulations
• Strong desire and ability to train and lead a team of junior professionals
• Possess the ability to maintain strong and consistent outreach to clients
• Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with statistical review of data
• Experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge
• Experience in project budgeting and financial management