Staff Environmental Engineer I

Roux Consulting; Islandia (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) profit sharing plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Roux Consulting is seeking an entry-level environmental field technician to support field activities and the project team on investigation and remediation projects. You will assist with sampling, data handling, and reporting under supervision, while coordinating with subcontractors in the field.

The role emphasizes safe field work, documentation, and learning to operate sampling equipment across multiple sites, with potential for growth in environmental consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field is required.
• 0–2 years of experience typical for this entry role.
• Ability to safely perform routine field activities and oversee subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team and Project Manager in field support and technical assistance.
• Prepare and review data tables, soil boring logs, figures, and components of technical reports.
• Support field activities including sampling and monitoring under supervision.

Skills

Field sampling

Data evaluation

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field

Tools

Sampling equipment calibration

Soil logging & interpretation

Job description

Regular Full Time

Position Overview

This position will assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support, and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to safely perform various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media and overseeing and directing subcontractors.
• Exhibits strong work ethic, positive attitude, and general enthusiasm for the work.
• Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Field Activities:
  • Assists other technical staff in calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment, soil sampling, well installation, development and purging, groundwater sampling, vapor/indoor air sampling, remediation monitoring, and oversight.
• Project Assistance:
  • Assists project team in preparation and review of data tables, soil boring logs, and figures and other components of technical reports.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000. This salary range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. In addition, this position is eligible for performance bonuses based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.

Roux offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position including:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].

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Location

Islandia, NY DPC - Islandia, NY 11749 US (Primary)
New York City - New York, NY 10018 US