Environmental Engineer

Job Title: Environmental Engineer (Mid-Level Project Manager)

Job Description

This mid-level Environmental Engineer role focuses on managing and supporting environmental remediation projects, including Phase I and Phase II site assessments and corrective actions, across multiple locations in Delaware. You will contribute to EPA-funded, recession-resistant projects while working closely with a small, collaborative team to deliver high-quality environmental engineering and geology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing and managing environmental projects from initial assessment through remediation, primarily within offices located in Milton and Newark, Delaware.

• Manage and direct site evaluations under Delaware HSCA and Brownfields programs, as well as EPA Region III initiatives, starting from pre-remedial assessments.

• Lead and coordinate Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments and remediation activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

• Conduct strategic project planning using a data quality objectives approach and develop focused planning documents that guide investigation and remediation activities.

• Guide implementation and provide oversight of field work, including environmental media sampling, installation of appropriate tooling methods, and coordination of laboratory method selection.

• Support the development of fully characterized soil and groundwater evaluations, integrating field data and laboratory results into comprehensive site models.

• Perform data evaluations and statistical analyses to support site-specific risk assessments and inform remedial decision-making.

• Develop and oversee implementation of geologic and hydrogeologic resource evaluations to understand subsurface conditions and contaminant behavior.

• Perform detailed geologic and hydrogeologic reviews to evaluate site conditions, groundwater flow, and potential contaminant migration pathways.

• Ensure environmental compliance across projects, including adherence to EPA Superfund and related regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with environmental scientists, geologists, and engineers to deliver integrated solutions for remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and corrective actions.

• Communicate project findings, technical results, and recommendations clearly to internal team members and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of experience in environmental engineering or geology, with direct involvement in remediation and site assessment projects.

• Hands-on experience with Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments and remediation activities.

• HAZWOPER training and familiarity with safe work practices in potentially hazardous environments.

• Experience with EPA Superfund projects or similar large-scale environmental remediation programs.

• Strong experience in environmental remediation and site assessment, including soil and groundwater investigations.

• Proficiency in conducting remedial investigations and developing corrective action strategies for contaminated sites, including UST corrective actions.

• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks relevant to EPA, Superfund, and state programs.

• Understanding of hydrogeology and the ability to evaluate groundwater conditions and contaminant transport.

• Ability to perform data evaluation and statistical analysis to support risk assessments and remedial decision-making.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) certification preferred.

• Experience working on projects under Delaware HSCA and Brownfields programs and EPA Region III initiatives.

• Experience in environmental science, geology, and hydrogeology applied to contaminated site investigations.

• Experience with brownfield redevelopment projects and associated regulatory and technical requirements.

• Familiarity with environmental compliance processes, including documentation, reporting, and interaction with regulatory agencies.

• Ability to develop focused planning documents using data quality objectives to guide project scope and data collection.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills to communicate complex environmental findings clearly.

• Demonstrated versatility and ability to work effectively within a small, close-knit project team.

Work Environment

You will work in a small, quiet office environment that values teamwork, versatility, and close collaboration, typically with 35 people present in the office. Standard working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role offers the potential for up to one day per week of remote work for qualified candidates. Projects are primarily government-funded through EPA programs, providing a stable, recession-resistant workload. The firm emphasizes a supportive culture where team members contribute across multiple aspects of environmental projects and benefit from competitive paid time off and a professional, focused atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Newark,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

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