Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Project Manager

Dewberry • Parsippany, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Project Manager for its Parsippany, New Jersey office. This senior professional performs environmental work supporting remediation projects, including developing long-range remedial solutions and strategies to reduce environmental risk. Projects are primarily in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, with support for other Dewberry offices across the United States. The role covers site and remedial investigations, remedial project design, and implementation of remedial actions under regulatory-agency or company direction. Work ranges from coordinating field inspections and soil and groundwater sampling to technical analysis and project management. The successful candidate works independently while supporting teams of engineers, scientists, and field personnel, and is flexible and client-focused. The position also involves strategic project direction, regulatory negotiations and compliance, staff task assignments, client interaction, project planning, proposals, budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Field sampling and contractor oversight occur at locations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and driving is required. Dewberry describes itself as a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The projected salary range for this position in Parsippany, New Jersey, is $157,150 to $203,963 annually; the range may vary slightly based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related degree.
• At least 15 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Current OSHA 40-hour certification and current 8-hour annual refresher course certification.
• Strong hydrogeological technical skills and a proven track record of securing new clients and leading successful business development initiatives.
• Ability to evaluate complex data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county or agency review staff.
• Ability to compose technical reports, memoranda, and other written communications.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office software.
• Driving is required, and a clean driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

• New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) credential.
• Working knowledge of NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP, and/or PADEP requirements.
• Current OSHA 40-hour certification and/or other applicable certification is described as preferred in the job overview.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff and management to develop strategic direction for site investigation and remediation, environmental project implementation, and/or litigation support.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies and manage compliance with applicable orders, agency directives, and permits.
• Assign tasks to engineers, scientists, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Interact with clients in the field, at meetings, and on conference calls.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of assignments.
• Prepare and manage scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead and assist with proposals.
• Manage budgets and meet project, client, and regulatory deadlines.
• Coordinate field inspections, soil and groundwater sampling, and contractor oversight.
• Conduct site and remedial investigations, remedial project design, and implementation of remedial actions.
• Perform advanced evaluations of subsurface soil and rock strata to characterize aquifer properties and predict pollutant movement or groundwater flow.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance for regular full-time employees and eligible dependents, effective the first of the month following the hire date.
• Employee life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, business travel and accident insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• 529 College Savings Plans.
• Travel Assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Supplemental Life Insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Annual bonus and monthly stipend for positions within the officer program; bonus eligibility depends on company and individual performance.
• Overtime pay for certain positions; non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime subject to approval.
• Discounted purchase programs.

What This Job Offers

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