Project Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Our Mount Laurel, NJ office seeks an environmental engineer with experience in site characterization, remedial design, and construction/remediation oversight. The role focuses on supporting project execution across Mid-Atlantic remediation projects, with exposure to NJDEP, PADEP, NYSDEC, USEPA, and similar regulatory programs. This role provides a pathway toward Project Manager responsibilities, including increasing ownership of project delivery, client engagement, and financial performance.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the technical and financial aspects of a variety of environmental projects throughout the country, with geographic emphasis in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, and procurement packages.
• Support preparation of cost estimates and evaluation of remedial alternatives.
• Support preparation of technical reports and regulatory submittals.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations and remedial activities, including soil borings, monitoring well installation, aquifer testing, and environmental sampling.
• Participate in proposal development and support business development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across offices and technical disciplines.
• This role includes fieldwork with required travel and occasional overnight assignments.

Requirements

• BS in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred), geology, or other related science; advanced degree is a plus
• 7 to 15 years of direct environmental consulting experience in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania marketplace.
• Working knowledge of NJDEP, PADEP, and USEPA regulatory programs, including CERCLA and RCRA.
• Professional certification (E.I.T. or P.E.).
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Develop and refine investigation and remedial strategies prior to and during installation of remediation systems
• Must be self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a project team

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Advanced degree in engineering (preferred)
• Experience in on-site implementation of environmental remedial actions and oversight of construction activities
• Experience working on Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) sites is a plus
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with spatial analysis and visualization software such as CAD, GIS, Leapfrog Hydro, EVS, etc., is a plus
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training required; OSHA 30-hour Construction training preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites in the Mid-Atlantic area, with potential to assist other offices in the northeastern United States.
• Valid U.S. driver's license

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With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

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As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $70,000.00 – $110,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENTFunctional Demands:SedentaryXLightMediumOtherActivity Level Throughout Workday(check one per row)Physical Activity RequirementsOccasional(0-35% of day)Frequent(33-66% of day)Continuous(67-100% of day)Not ApplicableSittingXStandingXWalkingXClimbingXLifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)XLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)XCarrying objectsXPush/pullXTwistingXBendingXReaching forwardXReaching overheadXSquat/kneel/crawlXWrist position deviationXPinching/fine motor skillsXKeyboard use/repetitive motionXTaste orsmell (taste=never)XTalk or hearXAccurate 20/40Very Accurate 20/20Not ApplicableNear VisionXFar VisionXYesNoNot ApplicableColor DiscriminationXSensory RequirementsMinimalModerateAccurateNot ApplicableDepth perceptionXHearingXEnvironment RequirementsOccupational Exposure Risk PotentialReasonably AnticipatedNot AnticipatedBlood borne pathogensXChemicalXAirborne communicable diseasesXExtreme temperaturesXRadiationXUneven surfaces or elevationsXExtreme noise levelsXDust/particulate matterXOther (exposure risks):Usual workday hours:8X1012Other work hours - WORK ENVIRONMENT - Functional Demands: - Sedentary - X - Light - Medium - Other - Activity Level Throughout Workday(check one per row) - Physical Activity Requirements - Occasional(0-35% of day) - Frequent(33-66% of day) - Continuous(67-100% of day) - Not Applicable - Sitting - X - Standing - X - Walking - X - Climbing - X - Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) - X - Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) - X - Carrying objects - X - Push/pull - X - Twisting - X - Bending - X - Reaching forward - X - Reaching overhead - X - Squat/kneel/crawl - X - Wrist position deviation - X - Pinching/fine motor skills - X - Keyboard use/repetitive motion - X - Taste orsmell (taste=never) - X - Talk or hear - X - Accurate 20/40 - Very Accurate 20/20 - Not Applicable - Near Vision - X - Far Vision - X - Yes - No - Not Applicable - Color Discrimination - X - Sensory Requirements - Minimal - Moderate - Accurate - Not Applicable - Depth perception - X - Hearing - X - Occupational Exposure Risk Potential - Reasonably Anticipated - Not Anticipated - Blood borne pathogens - X - Chemical - X - Airborne communicable diseases - X - Extreme temperatures - X - Radiation - X - Uneven surfaces or elevations - X - Extreme noise levels - X - Dust/particulate matter - X - Other (exposure risks): - Usual workday hours: - 8 - X - 10 - 12 - Other work hours

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