Staff Environmental Engineer

Stratus Team; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PVEDI A Stratus Company in New York City seeks a Staff Environmental Engineer to perform field and office tasks, focusing on site and subsurface characterization for environmental projects during construction. Travel to job sites is required, with a strong emphasis on field data collection and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in environmental consulting, strong technical writing, and OSHA HazWOPER/Construction safety training, with potential for advancement within the firm.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field; M.S. welcomed.
• 2+ years in consulting with Phase I/Phase II environmental assessments.
• Strong technical writing for regulatory submittals.
• Pursuing or holding EIT/FE or FG/PG certification.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with remedial design support and subsurface calculations.
• Direct NYSDEC Brownfield/ NYC Voluntary Cleanup project experience.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER and OSHA 30-hr Construction Site Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Perform site reconnaissance to observe conditions and features.
• Monitor subsurface explorations (borings, geoprobes, test pits).
• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling per ASTM standards.
• Collect, synthesize, and analyze field data using approved methods.
• Compile and report field, instrumentation, geological, and environmental data.
• Oversee on-site monitoring of contractor environmental activities.
• Operate field instrumentation and equipment during projects.
• Conduct historical site reviews and regulatory reviews as needed.
• Prepare reports, proposals, cost estimates, and deliverables like Phase I/II ESAs.
• Assist project management with scope, scheduling, subcontracting, and budgeting.

Skills

Technical writing

Problem solving

Site reconnaissance

Field data collection

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

M.S. welcomed

Job description

PVEDI A Stratus Company is seeking a Staff Environmental Engineer who will work under the direction and supervision of senior staff. This position entails travel to job sites and working outside of the office setting conducting site and subsurface characterization for environmental and/or monitoring contractor's environmental activities during construction as well as some associated office-related work. This is a full-time position located in our New York City, NY office. The ideal candidate, after an appropriate duration of employment with the Firm, would be considered for advancement with additional responsibilities.

Accountabilities

• Perform site reconnaissance to observe existing conditions, assess site access for subsurface explorations, and identify important site features.
• Monitor subsurface exploration activities (e.g., test borings, geoprobes, and test pits) to collect soil, bedrock, groundwater, and other pertinent information for project design.
• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling in accordance with applicable ASTM standards, company standard procedures, and other industry standard guidelines.
• Conduct routine data collection, synthesis, and analysis using approved procedures appropriate for their discipline.
• Compile, reduce, analyze, manage, and report field, instrumentation, geological, and/or environmental data using spreadsheets and other tools.
• Conduct on-site monitoring/engineering observation of contractor environmental and geotechnical related construction activities.
• Use various environmental and geotechnical instrumentation and equipment during field work.
• Perform historical site review and review applicable regulations, as appropriate.
• Preparation of written reports, proposals, cost estimates, and other client deliverables, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
• Assist the project management team throughout the project lifecycle, including cost estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, resource allocation, project planning, task delegation, and financial management.

Minimum Skills and Requirements

• B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other related discipline. M.S. degree welcomed.
• 2+ years of professional services consulting experience that includes execution of Phase I/Phase II environmental assessments, evaluation of environmental data, and presentation of technical solutions in a variety of written and oral formats.
• Strong technical writing skills of regulatory submittals.
• Has or will apply for initial professional certification in their core discipline, where applicable, such as EIT or FE, or FG or PG.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills;
• Experience with remedial design support including engineering drawing, drafting, and calculations for subsurface remediation.
• Direct experience with NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program and NYC Voluntary Cleanup program projects.
• OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER and OSHA 30-hr. Construction Site Safety training required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.