Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer

Tandmassociates; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking a high‑caliber Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join our NJ Environmental Market in Middletown, NJ. The senior role involves technical leadership on remediation projects, site investigations, and regulatory compliance with client-focused deliverables.

The successful candidate will manage complex projects, mentor staff, and collaborate across offices while staying current with environmental regulations and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline required.
• PE, PG, or equivalent professional licensure preferred.
• LSRP license or willingness to pursue the LSRP examination preferred.
• 8+ years of environmental consulting experience with site investigations, remediation systems, soil and groundwater treatment, environmental compliance, waste management, remediation optimization, and long-term operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical specialist for environmental remediation projects including site investigation, remedial design, data evaluation, permitting, and long-term site management.
• Independently evaluate environmental conditions, analyze data, and develop recommendations for complex remediation challenges.
• Lead project execution, prepare and review work plans, reports, permits, and regulatory submittals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and scientists on project delivery.
• Serve as Project Manager on investigations with NJDEP Site Remediation Program compliance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, LSRPs, Engineers, and Scientists to meet standards and client objectives.
• Perform technical reviews and QA/QC to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare technical and cost proposals, assess risks, and support client pursuits.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline

Job description

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Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer

Full Time Middletown, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1806

T&M Associates is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join our NJ Environmental Market. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical specialist within the remediation practice, providing advanced technical expertise and independent decision-making on complex environmental projects. This position will include leading technical execution, developing solutions to challenging environmental issues, and supporting project teams in delivering high-quality, compliant remediation services.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical specialist for environmental remediation projects involving site investigation, remedial design, environmental data evaluation, regulatory compliance, permitting, and long-term site management.
• Independently evaluate environmental conditions, analyze technical data, and develop recommendations and solutions for complex remediation challenges.
• Lead technical execution of projects, including preparation and review of work plans, technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory submittals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and scientists in support of project delivery and professional development.
• Serve as Project Manager on a variety of environmental investigation projects with a focus on those requiring compliance with the NJDEP’s Site Remediation Program.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers, LSRPs, Engineers, and Scientists to ensure projects are completed in accordance with technical standards, regulatory requirements, and client objectives.
• Perform technical reviews and support QA/QC efforts to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across project deliverables.
• Prepare technical and cost proposals, evaluate project risks, and contribute to development of competitive solutions for client pursuits.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline required.
• PE, PG, or equivalent professional licensure preferred.
• LSRP license or willingness to pursue the LSRP examination preferred.
• 8+ years of environmental consulting experience with demonstrated expertise in site investigations, remediation systems, soil and groundwater treatment, environmental compliance, waste management, remediation optimization, and long-term operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical assignments and develop practical solutions to complex environmental challenges.
• Experience coordinating project teams and providing technical guidance to junior staff.
• Familiarity with SRRA, ARRCS, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and related state and federal regulatory programs.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal environmental requirements and permitting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with annual refresher preferred.
• Occasional travel and collaboration across offices required.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $95,000- $120,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities — all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here .

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