Senior Environmental Engineer

Dewberry; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to lead innovative remediation projects. This role involves developing strategic solutions to mitigate environmental risks and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in environmental engineering, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, where you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects across multiple states. If you're passionate about making a difference in the environment and have the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in environmental engineering.
• PE license and New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction for remediation projects.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies and manage compliance.
• Prepare and manage scope, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Environmental Engineering

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Report Writing

MS Office Suite

Field Sampling

Communication Skills

Education

BSc in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Access

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer for our Parsippany, NJ office. This senior professional will perform various environmental tasks in support of remediation projects, including developing long-term remedial solutions and strategies to reduce environmental risk. Projects are mainly located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; the role also supports other Dewberry offices in the U.S. Responsibilities include site/remedial investigation, remedial project design, and implementation of remedial actions according to regulatory agency and/or company directives.

The Senior Environmental Engineer must be flexible, client-focused, and capable of working independently while supporting a team of engineers, scientists, and field personnel. The work involves a range of activities from coordinating field inspections and soil/groundwater sampling to technical tasks requiring strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat. Current OSHA 40-hour certification and/or other relevant certifications are preferred. A New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) license is required.

Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with over 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. We distinguish ourselves through our people. We seek exceptional talent and aim to deliver high-quality services to our clients. Whether you're experienced or a recent graduate, you'll have opportunities to work on innovative, complex projects at the industry forefront. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in our integrity and core attributes, collectively called “Dewberry at Work,” which have driven our success for over fifty years.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction for remediation and environmental projects or litigation support in collaboration with staff and management.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies and manage compliance with applicable orders, directives, and permits.
• Assign tasks to engineers, scientists, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Interact with clients in the field, at meetings, and via conference calls.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of work.
• Prepare and manage scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Lead and assist with proposals.
• Manage budgets and ensure project, client, and regulatory deadlines are met.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• BSc in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
• PE license is mandatory
• New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP)
• OSHA 40-hour certification with current 8-hour annual refresher
• Knowledge of NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP, and PADEP regulations is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in technical report writing and handling multiple projects
• Field sampling and contractor oversight experience in NJ, NY, and PA
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Valid driver's license with a clean record is required

If you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Dewberry values diversity and inclusion and looks for candidates excited about this role, regardless of perfect alignment with every qualification.

*Note: Dewberry does not sponsor work authorization for new applicants at this time.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

*Employment is contingent upon passing background checks, including employment verification, education and credential verification, driving record, criminal background, and other investigations, conducted in compliance with applicable laws.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates recruiters with a valid, Dewberry-approved agreement. Unsolicited candidate information from third-party recruiters will not be compensated.