Environmental Remediation Engineer

GZA; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. seeks an Environmental Remediation Engineer in Manhattan or Melville, NY. The role targets seasoned professionals to lead projects, mentor engineers, and maintain client relationships while designing remediation systems.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets and schedules, interpret data, and contribute to business development. A NY PE license and 10–15 years of experience are preferred for senior roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (required).
• MS degree preferred or beneficial.
• New York PE license required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project engineers and scientists.
• Design and implement remediation systems for complex projects.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules and management plans.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies on design submissions.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Project management

Environmental remediation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

MS degree

New York Professional Engineer Licenses

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
• 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
• Published technical papers a plus
• Strong interest in safety
• Possess or have completed 40-hour and 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training

The base salary for this position may range between $105,000.00 to $165,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of over 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an AFFIRMATIVE/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

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