Project Environmental Engineer/Geologist

Description

• Conduct inspections of operating facilities (industrial and rail transportation facilities primarily) and prepare industrial stormwater permit applications (general and individual stormwater permits in NY, PA and other Northeastern states), sewer discharge permit applications, and petroleum and chemical bulk storage (CBS and PBS) registrations.
• Preparation of technical specifications and design drawings in support of environmental remediation projects including remedial system design, vapor intrusion mitigation, remedial excavation, chemical injections, pilot tests and feasibility studies.
• Plan preparation, implementation and oversight (6 NYCRR Part 375); and various remediation technologies (i.e., soil vapor extraction, groundwater amendment injection, in-situ chemical oxidation [ISCO], etc.).
• Prepare and manage budgets, schedules, invoices, sub-contractor procurement and oversight.

Requirements

• Strong quality assurance/quality control skills to perform technical and quality reviews of documents.
• Ability to work in the field and travel throughout the northeast states (including NC and north).
• Team communication: Work with Senior Project Managers to scope, cost, plan, and execute compliance, monitoring, investigation, and remediation projects (experience with PCB assessment and cleanup is preferred). Most importantly, a willingness to build a sustaining practice and engage in business development efforts including being active in professional organizations.
• Ability to work in a project team.
• 3 to 6 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Minimum of Engineer-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering, FE) or Geologist-in-Training (Fundamentals in Geology, FG) with the goal of obtaining professional licensure (PE or PG) preferred.
• Technical writing: Demonstrated experience preparing technical reports, project documents, work plans, and health and safety plans, which may include but are not limited to: Remedial Investigation Work Plans and Reports; Interim Remedial Measures (IRM) Work Plans and Reports; Phase I/I Environmental Site Assessment Reports; Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs); Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans; Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plans; Spill Prevention Reports (SPRs); and Facility Response Plans (FRPs).
• Ability to manage time and multiple project assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Regulatory knowledge: An intermediate understanding of relevant environmental and safety regulations, such as OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, PA Regulations, NY Regulations (i.e., NYSDEC DER-10, 6 NYCRR Part 360, Part 375, Part 373, Title V, etc.), and NYSDOH Guidance for Evaluating Soil Vapor Intrusion to name a few.
• Experience in NYSDEC Standby Engineering Contract work a plus.
• Data analysis: Strong skills in evaluating and interpreting field data including soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, and indoor air/soil vapor data assessments; assisting with writing previously mentioned technical reports; and, preparing miscellaneous project documents. Candidate may also be requested to assist in the development of field work plans, health and safety plans, and community air monitoring plans.
• Environmental assessment: Experience with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527); Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1903); Remedial Investigation Work
• B.S. in engineering, geology, or related technical field.
• Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates excellence and efficiency in technical writing, communication, data analysis and assessment, professional judgment, and knowledge of engineering and/or scientific principles.
• Problem-solving: Ability to apply analytical thinking and judgment to solve complex geological and environmental issues.
• Practical application of engineering or geologic principles: Experience must involve the meaningful application of engineering/geologic principles through design, analysis, fieldwork, and other project tasks. Experience may include:
• Leadership potential: Ability to work with and at times, supervise field team members and take on more technical decision-making.
• Interpersonal skills: The ability to communicate concisely and proactively with management, coworkers, contractors, and clients.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER a plus.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, presenting findings, and coordinating with clients and contractors.
• Fieldwork and investigation: Experience leading (and managing) field activities for site characterization and remediation projects, including environmental media (i.e., soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, soil vapor, etc.) sampling, logging soil/bedrock cores, indoor air and sub-slab vapor sampling, drilling oversight (boring advancement and well installation), and installation/operation/maintenance of remedial systems. Construction inspection/management experience a plus.

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance