Engineer

LaBella Associates•Brooklyn, NY

6h•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

LaBella Associates is seeking an Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer to join its Environmental group in the Brooklyn, New York office. The position supports environmental consulting projects across the five boroughs and the New York City metropolitan area, including field investigations, construction projects, environmental assessments, and brownfield work. The role involves collecting and analyzing environmental data, preparing project documentation and deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, and managing projects within environmental goals, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets. It also includes providing oversight and mentoring to environmental staff and ensuring work meets professional standards and the firm’s QA/QC policy. The stated salary range is $65,000–$85,000. The specific salary may depend on factors including relevant experience, education, and work location. LaBella describes its benefits as supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being. Job duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice. LaBella states its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and that applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
0–5 years of experience in a related local environmental position.
Required 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Team-oriented with the ability to motivate others.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental consulting team environment and within a multidisciplinary group of professionals.
Organized with strong attention to detail.
Technical knowledge and experience with NYC E-designations and brownfield sites, including the New York City Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), and Superfund (CERCLA).
Excellent client service skills and a positive attitude.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Valid New York State driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Perform field work in the five boroughs and the New York City metropolitan area.
Perform soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling.
Perform or oversee field activities and drilling on construction projects.
Perform Phase I inspections.
Collect, record, and organize field data concisely.
Present data, create maps, and prepare reports.
Prepare deliverables on time and within budget.
Maintain open communication with project team members.
Prepare work plans and proposals and manage projects in consideration of environmental goals, timelines, resource allocation, and budget requirements.
Provide oversight, direction, management, and mentoring to environmental staff.
Support environmental projects through planning, implementation, and completion.
Represent the company professionally and in accordance with the firm's core values.
Conduct work to professional standards and follow the firm's QA/QC policy.
Collaborate with environmental specialists, engineers, contractors, and government agencies to achieve project objectives.
Collect and analyze environmental data, prepare reports, and communicate project progress, outcomes, and recommendations to stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including environmental assessments, permits, reports, and correspondence, and ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements.