Senior Environmental Scientist — Remediation Project Leader

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

Job summary

T&M Associates seeks a Principal Environmental Scientist to lead remediation projects in New Jersey, delivering advanced technical expertise and independent decision-making on complex environmental challenges.

The role focuses on site investigations, remedial design, data evaluation, regulatory compliance, and long-term site management, with opportunities to mentor staff and guide project teams.

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.

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.

Education

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

Job description

T&M Associates seeks a Principal Environmental Scientist to lead remediation projects in New Jersey, delivering advanced technical expertise and independent decision-making on complex environmental challenges.

The role focuses on site investigations, remedial design, data evaluation, regulatory compliance, and long-term site management, with opportunities to mentor staff and guide project teams.