Environmental Engineer or Geologist

VHB•New York City, NY

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Hydrogeologist with at least three years of experience to join its growing National Site Investigation & Remediation (SI&R) practice. The role can be based in New York City, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Montpelier, Vermont; or South Portland, Maine, and is hybrid. The SI&R team works with public- and private-sector clients on properties affected by hazardous substances and petroleum releases, supporting the project lifecycle from site identification and characterization through risk assessment, remedial design and implementation, and regulatory closure. Projects may span multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. The employee will work with a multidisciplinary team, support project managers, and conduct office-based technical work as well as field assignments. They will contribute to site investigations, remediation projects, environmental assessments, studies, planning, monitoring, data analysis, and technical documentation. The position offers hands-on project experience, collaboration with experienced professionals, and opportunities to develop technical skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in environmental site investigation, characterization, and/or remediation.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current annual refresher training.
Ability to balance office-based technical work with field assignments and travel to project sites.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and complete assigned tasks independently with appropriate guidance.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Working knowledge of site assessment and characterization methods, environmental data analysis, and remediation approaches.
Familiarity with applicable state and federal environmental regulatory frameworks, including CERCLA, and interest in expanding that knowledge.
Ability to recognize technical or field challenges and seek timely input from senior staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Geology (FG) registration, or Professional Engineer (PE) or Geologist (PG) licensure.
Experience supporting projects in New England or New York.
Exposure to multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
PFAS-related project experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Support project managers in evaluating environmental conditions and addressing clients’ site investigation and remediation needs.
Plan and conduct field activities, including soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling, drilling oversight, and monitoring well installation, with guidance from senior staff.
Coordinate and participate in assigned field tasks with subcontractors and project logistics while following project-specific health and safety requirements.
Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental data to support conceptual site models and project recommendations.
Use data management and visualization tools to organize findings and communicate results.
Contribute to Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial planning, and long-term monitoring programs.
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, field documentation, and memoranda for review by senior staff.
Track assigned tasks against project schedules and budgets, communicate progress, and identify issues requiring project manager input.
Collaborate with colleagues and provide hands-on support to less-experienced team members during field activities, as appropriate.

Benefits

Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Recognition programs.
Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
Flexible, hybrid work environment.