Project Engineer: Environmental Remediation & Earthwork

Resource Options, Inc.; Stone Harbor (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to support large-scale environmental remediation and earthwork projects across New Jersey, working with the Site Project Manager and field teams on coordination, data collection, quantity tracking, soil sampling and construction documentation.

This entry‑level to mid‑career role provides hands‑on experience with project coordination and field activities, with a path toward increasing responsibility on complex remediation and earthwork projects.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in environmental remediation, construction, civil/earthwork, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, and project specifications.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Microsoft Project experience is a strong plus.
• Previous experience with soil sampling or environmental field activities is preferred.
• Ability to work on-site daily and travel to project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Track and document daily quantities of soil and other materials moving into and out of the site.
• Collect, organize, and maintain accurate field data and project documentation.
• Conduct soil sampling and assist with environmental field activities.
• Prepare and submit RFIs as needed.
• Read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, plans, and project specifications.
• Assist the Site Project Manager with day‑to‑day project coordination and field activities.
• Work closely with field crews and project management to support project execution and documentation.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for project tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Learn to operate GPS base station and rover equipment for site grading and elevation control.
• Maintain accurate records of field activities, quantities, and project progress.
• Follow all applicable health and safety procedures while working on active remediation and earthwork sites.
• Develop a strong understanding of large‑scale remediation and earthwork operations while progressively taking on greater project responsibilities.

Skills

HAZWOPER certification

Reading construction drawings

Project coordination

Field data collection

Quantities tracking

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Resource Options, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to support large-scale environmental remediation and earthwork projects across New Jersey, working with the Site Project Manager and field teams on coordination, data collection, quantity tracking, soil sampling and construction documentation.

This entry‑level to mid‑career role provides hands‑on experience with project coordination and field activities, with a path toward increasing responsibility on complex remediation and earthwork projects.