Project Engineer

Description

Your role at GEI.

Our Mount Laurel, NJ office seeks an environmental engineer with experience in site characterization, remedial design, and construction/remediation oversight. The role focuses on supporting project execution across Mid-Atlantic remediation projects, with exposure to NJDEP, PADEP, NYSDEC, USEPA, and similar regulatory programs. This role provides a pathway toward Project Manager responsibilities, including increasing ownership of project delivery, client engagement, and financial performance.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the technical and financial aspects of a variety of environmental projects throughout the country, with geographic emphasis in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, and procurement packages.
• Support preparation of cost estimates and evaluation of remedial alternatives.
• Support preparation of technical reports and regulatory submittals.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations and remedial activities, including soil borings, monitoring well installation, aquifer testing, and environmental sampling.
• Participate in proposal development and support business development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across offices and technical disciplines.
• This role includes fieldwork with required travel and occasional overnight assignments.

Requirements

• BS in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred), geology, or other related science; advanced degree is a plus
• 7 to 15 years of direct environmental consulting experience in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania marketplace.
• Working knowledge of NJDEP, PADEP, and USEPA regulatory programs, including CERCLA and RCRA.
• Professional certification (E.I.T. or P.E.).
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Develop and refine investigation and remedial strategies prior to and during installation of remediation systems
• Must be self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a project team

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Advanced degree in engineering (preferred)
• Experience in on-site implementation of environmental remedial actions and oversight of construction activities
• Experience working on Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) sites is a plus
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with spatial analysis and visualization software such as CAD, GIS, Leapfrog Hydro, EVS, etc., is a plus
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training required; OSHA 30-hour Construction training preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites in the Mid-Atlantic area, with potential to assist other offices in the northeastern United States.
• Valid U.S. driver's license

We are GEI.

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We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

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As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here.

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

X

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

X

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

Bending

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

X

Pinching/fine motor skills

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours:

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

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