Early-Career Environmental Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants · Brooklyn, NY · 1 wk ago

On-siteConsultingFull-time

About the role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Environmental Engineer as part of our contaminated sediment site assessment and remediation practice in the Brooklyn, NY or Pennington, NJ office. In this position, you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated sediment site assessment and remediation for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. This role is ideal for an early-career professional interested in developing project coordination and management skills while gaining selective exposure to field activities that support remediation projects.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people through competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordination and management of large-scale sediment remediation projects including project budget tracking, report preparation, meeting coordination, and other project management administrative support tasks.
Fieldwork such as:
- Sampling: surface sediment, sediment coring, passive porewater, surface water, soil, and groundwater;
- Driller and contractor oversight;
- Construction quality assurance and oversight;
- Remediation system operation and maintenance (O&M).
Evaluating chemical data and contaminant fate and transport.
Analyzing data, including reviewing historical documents and preparing maps, tables, and figures.
Working with large, multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies to address complex problems.
Accepting instruction from many members of the team to accomplish project objectives.
Coordinating with various entities including client contacts, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
Committing to Geosyntec’s culture of health and safety.

This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. Regular fieldwork and overnight travel are required. Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Ability to learn new tasks quickly while being receptive to a hands-on coaching and teaching approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. (required)
Ability to digest and summarize technical language from white papers, reports, or regulatory documents. (required)
Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)

Preferred Qualifications

Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology.
Prior internship experience in environmental consulting.
Experience operating a skiff/small boat or any on-water boating experience.
Technical experience in engineering, geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines.
Experience working in challenging outdoor environments.
Relevant field experience, for example sediment sampling, porewater sampling, observation of well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and/or other field techniques.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and related software; GIS.

Benefits