Environmental Engineer or Geologist

VHB • Boston, MA

1d • $70,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Hydrogeologist with at least three years of experience to join its National Site Investigation & Remediation (SI&R) practice. The role supports public and private sector clients addressing properties affected by hazardous substances and petroleum releases, across 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.

This hybrid position may be based in New York City, Boston, Montpelier, or South Portland. The employee will work with a multidisciplinary team, supporting project managers and learning through hands-on project work in a collaborative environment. The work combines office-based technical tasks with field assignments and travel to project sites.

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 Professional Geologist (PG) licensure.
• Experience supporting projects in New England or New York; exposure to multiple regulatory jurisdictions is a plus.
• 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 for site investigation and remediation, 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 manage 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, dental, vision, life, and 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.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level