Principal Environmental Engineer

GFT • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Principal Environmental Engineer to join our Environmental team in New York, NY . This role follows a hybrid work model , based in New York City. GFT’s Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America. Our team guides clients through Environmental Assessments and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments, and environmental remediation efforts on projects that span transportation, power, water, and facilities markets. From environmental approvals to complex planning solutions, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence. What you’ll be challenged to do: As a Principal Environmental Engineer, you'll u se your expertise not to manage challenges, but to restore, protect, and improve the environment. In New York City’s complex landscape, your leadership transforms regulations into solutions that sustain communities and protect what matters most. you will have the opportunity to shape healthier, more sustainable communities through your technical expertise and leadership. Your work will directly contribute to restoring environments, improving public health, and supporting responsible land use. Each project you lead will not only make a tangible impact in the places where people live and work but will also strengthen your professional growth by expanding your experience in complex environmental challenges, regulatory collaboration, and team leadership.

Requirements

• B.S. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• New York Professional Engineer License.
• 15+ years of environmental remediation experience in a consulting environment.
• Technical expertise in design of a wide variety of soil and groundwater remedial systems.
• Knowledge of applicable New Jersey and New York laws and regulations
• Ability to maintain strong and consistent outreach to clients.
• Demonstrated business development experience and ability to execute growth plans.
• Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong desire and ability to train and lead a team of professionals.
• OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• Knowledge of applicable Pennsylvania laws and regulations
• Construction bid specification experience.
• LNAPL and chlorinated hydrocarbon contaminant investigation and remediation experience a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of environmental engineering analysis and design tasks related to: planning, environmental site investigation (subsurface and hazardous materials), remediation design and remedial operations.
• Supervise the development of project plans, design calculations, plans and specifications, engineering cost estimates, and coordinate with other disciplines as required to deliver quality engineering services.
• Work with a team of professionals to provide environmental remedial engineering expertise on projects including evaluation of remedial options, development and implementation of remedial designs, and cost estimates.
• Leads and manages the success of Environmental revenue growth in New York through business development efforts and executing a growth plan.
• Manages, plans, develops, organizes, and implements environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Coordination and presentation of design submissions with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Determines client requirements and develops plans, specifications, drawings, instructions, cost estimates, reports, bid packages, and related documents.
• Explores subject area, defines scope, selects areas for investigation, and develops novel concepts.
• Ensures each project, deliverable, etc. complies with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Acts as technical liaison within and outside GFT with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters on environmental projects.
• Represents GFT at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss design/permitting issues.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating and coaching team member performance; promoting and monitoring quality assurance of services and deliverables; and coaching and mentoring.
• Oversees staff utilization and project profitability and collections.
• Engages and leads technical proposal teams or a major component of a proposal team.
• Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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