Senior Environmental Engineer

Stantec; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to support our local remediation and permitting team in Mount Laurel, NJ.

You will mentor EITs, provide technical support across remediation projects, and lead multi-discipline engineering efforts while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Responsibilities include managing fieldwork, preparing environmental deliverables, leading proposals and client interactions, and ensuring adherence to HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients and project teams.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Promote HSE policies and client-specific training as applicable.
• Drive collaborative efforts to deliver high-quality technical work

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and staff to support SPCC, soil, erosion control and remediation plans.
• Prepare deliverables including environmental assessments, remedial designs, permits and specs.
• Lead and participate in proposals, budgeting, cost estimates, and task scoping.
• Perform analysis and interpretation of environmental data.
• Coordinate subcontractors and integrate multi-discipline solutions.
• Develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and present proposals.
• Mentor staff and recruit talent as needed.
• Plan, design, and manage fieldwork for soil, sediment, groundwater sampling and QA.
• Adhere to HSE policies and Stantec’s code of business conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Project management

HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

8–12 years of related experience

40 Hour HAZWOPER certification

Valid driver’s license

Pre-employment physical

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

The role of the Senior Environmental Engineer is to support our local environmental remediation and permitting team. This position will support program/project management, team development and mentorship to EIT’s, and provide technical support for remediation and permitting projects (e.g., SPCC, E&S, soil, groundwater, sediment, etc.). The position requires an independent individual with solid problem‑solving and communication skills, and environmental remediation experience.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with and mentor a team of EIT’s and other professional staff to assist our clients on a wide variety of project needs including: development of SPCC Plans, Development of Soil and Erosion Control Plans, wetland and stream crossing plans and other remediation and environmental tasks. It is anticipated these may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare project deliverables including but not limited to environmental assessments, remedial designs, permits and technical specifications

• Lead and participate in proposal preparation (work scope, task-level budgeting, cost estimates), perform calculations, gather or review information, and prepare standard sections of proposals

• Perform analysis and interpretation of environmental data

• Coordinate subcontractors (such as analytical laboratories, private locators, and drillers)

• Collaborate with and support interdisciplinary engineering design teams to develop and implement multi-discipline solutions for soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor remediation projects

• Lead and participate in client relationship development, opportunity identification, positioning, project scoping, costing, proposal preparation, and client presentations

• Identify, attract, recruit, and mentor staff.

• Plan, design, and manage/execute fieldwork for environmental projects (e.g., sampling of soil, sediment, and groundwater, quality assurance, and perimeter air monitoring for remedial construction, etc.)

• Demonstrate a commitment to Stantec’s code of business conduct and ethics policies.

• Employ Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

• Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members.

• Strong organization and time management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines.

• Promote policies and procedures for HSE, including client-specific training (as applicable)

• Drive collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

• Professional Engineering (PE) License

• Minimum of 8-12 years of related experience

• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is required

• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required

• Pre-employment physical is required

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | NJ | Mount Laurel

Other Locations

United States | NJ

Organization

1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-Mount Laurel NJ

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

Replacement

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.