Environmental Technician

Stratus Team LLC • New York, NY

21d • $72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Stratus is seeking an early-career Technician, Scientist, Engineer, or Geologist to join its environmental consulting team. The position focuses primarily on fieldwork, with approximately 80% of the role spent in the field and the remainder on office duties such as preparing figures, tables, written materials, and email correspondence, assisting with ad hoc projects, and participating in team meetings. The role offers the opportunity to learn about environmental consulting in the New York City area with support from a flexible, nurturing team.

The position involves independently carrying out field projects, including monitoring remedial actions at NYC VCP redevelopment sites and NYS BCP sites, conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Inspections and related fieldwork, and supporting geotechnical investigations and underground tank inspections. The employee manages field activities from equipment ordering and mobilization through coordination, sampling, laboratory delivery, and documentation. They also help prepare field reports, review analytical data, assemble tables, and communicate findings to colleagues and the Senior Project Manager for client recommendations.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in environmental consulting, or equivalent experience in combination with education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for long periods, and tolerate inclement weather.
• Excellent attention to detail, technical writing skills, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Solid knowledge of environmental health and safety standards and current environmental consulting regulations in the New York City metropolitan region.
• Completion of OSHA HAZWOPER training.

Responsibilities

• Manage fieldwork monitoring remedial actions at NYC VCP redevelopment sites and NYS BCP sites.
• Prepare and conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Inspections and related fieldwork.
• Support geotechnical field investigations, underground tank inspections, and other ad hoc fieldwork.
• Manage fieldwork logistics, including ordering equipment, mobilization, and coordination with subcontractors and site supervisors.
• Collect samples, deliver them to laboratories, and document sampling procedures.
• Assemble field reports, receive and review analytical data, and assemble tables.
• Communicate with team members and the Senior Project Manager to document field findings and develop conclusions and recommendations for clients.
• Learn and stay current on federal, state, and local environmental compliance regulations.
• Communicate clearly and manage expectations with site staff, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and internal team members.
• Contribute to office duties, ad hoc projects, and team meetings.

Benefits

• Learning and Development for education and professional licensing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive PTO plans.

What This Job Offers

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