Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Project Manager

Dewberry; Littleton (NJ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Dewberry in Parsippany, NJ seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Project Manager to lead environmental remediation projects across NJ, NY and PA. The role includes site investigations, remedial design and implementation, and regulatory compliance in a client‑facing capacity.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 15 years’ experience, and strong business development ability, with proficiency in MS Office and field oversight. Office-based role with client interactions.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 15 years of experience.
• PE license is required.
• New Jersey LSRP a plus.
• OSHA 40-hour certification with 8-hour refresher.
• Strong hydrogeological skills and business development ability.
• Evaluate subsurface data and aquifer properties.
• Knowledge of NJDEP/NYDEC/NYCDEP/PADEP requirements a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Field sampling and contractor oversight in NJ/NY/PA.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Driving is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction for site investigation/remediation and project execution.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies and manage compliance with orders and permits.
• Assign tasks to engineers, scientists, technicians, and staff.
• Interact with the client in field, meetings and conference calls.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of work and manage scope/budgets.
• Lead proposals and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Meet project, client and regulatory deadlines.
• Oversee field sampling and contractor activities in multiple states.

Skills

Minimum 15 years of experience

PE license

OSHA 40-hour certification

Strong communication skills

Driving is required

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Project Manager for ourParsippany, NJoffice. This senior professional will perform a variety of environmental tasks in support ofenvironmental remediation projects, including developing long-range remedial solutions and strategies to reduce environmental risk. Projects are primarily located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; the position includes support to other Dewberry offices in the U.S.Responsibilities include: the site/remedial investigation, remedial project design, and implementation of remedial actions pursuant to regulatory agency and/or company direction.

The SeniorProfessional must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently, while supporting a team that includes engineers, scientists, and field personnel. The work required is diverse and ranges from coordination of field inspection and soil/groundwater sampling to technical work that requires strong communication skills and knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat. Current OSHA 40-hour certification and/or other applicable certification preferred. New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) preferred..

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

• Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full‑time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life.
• Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long‑term disability are also provided.
• Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre‑tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

• Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

• Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend.
• Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance.
• Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non‑exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).

• In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff and management team to develop strategic direction for site investigation/remediation and implementation of environmental‑related projects and/or litigation support.
• Negotiations with regulatory agencies and management of compliance with applicable orders, agency directives, and permits.
• Assigns tasks to engineers, scientists, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Interacts with the client in the field, at meetings, and on conference calls.
• Plans and coordinates all aspects of work.
• Prepares and manages scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Leads and assists with proposals.
• Manages and meets budgets.
• Meets project, client, and regulatory deadlines.
• Other duties as required.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 15 years of experience.
• PE license is required
• New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) a plus
• OSHA 40‑hour certification with a current 8‑hour annual refresher course certification
• The ideal candidate must possess strong hydrogeological technical skills alongside a proven track record of securing new clients and leading successful business development initiatives
• Conduct advanced evaluations of subsurface soil and rock strata to characterize aquifer properties and predict pollutant movement or groundwater flow
• Capacity to evaluate complex data
• Working knowledge of NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP and/or PADEP requirements a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county/agency review staff.
• Composes technical reports, memoranda, and other written communication.
• Handles multiple concurrent projects.
• Responsible for field sampling and contractor oversight at locations in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
• Proficiency with basic MS Office software
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

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

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $157,150 to $203,963 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for Parsippany, NJ only.