What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer position at Aventia?
Position Overview
BEM Systems, LLC - a nationally recognized environmental consulting and engineering firm with more than
three decades of experience - is seeking a motivated Environmental Engineer to support one of our clients
as part of their Region’s most diverse, multidisciplinary, and innovative Transportation Design Team. This
position will be embedded onsite in New York City (four days per week) within the client’s Civil &
Environmental Engineering Unit, a key group within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division. Founded
in 1990, BEM has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, responsive client service, and a
people-first culture that emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and integrity.
Position Responsibilities
As an Environmental Engineer, you will deliver engineering design and environmental compliance services
for projects ranging from routine to moderately complex. You will contribute expertise across a variety of
Environmental Engineering Areas, Including
Experience/Education/Licensing & Certification Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
This is a full-time, salaried role with compensation commensurate with your experience and expertise. We offer a robust and competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverages as well as short and long-term disabilities, life insurance and flex spending account options.
You may also benefit from a generous paid time off program that includes nine paid holidays annually, vacation time, and wellness leave. Additionally at BEM, we offer strong support for continuing education and professional development.
BEM Systems, LLC - a nationally recognized environmental consulting and engineering firm with more than
three decades of experience - is seeking a motivated Environmental Engineer to support one of our clients
as part of their Region’s most diverse, multidisciplinary, and innovative Transportation Design Team. This
position will be embedded onsite in New York City (four days per week) within the client’s Civil &
Environmental Engineering Unit, a key group within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division. Founded
in 1990, BEM has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, responsive client service, and a
people-first culture that emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and integrity.
Position Responsibilities
As an Environmental Engineer, you will deliver engineering design and environmental compliance services
for projects ranging from routine to moderately complex. You will contribute expertise across a variety of
Environmental Engineering Areas, Including
- Hazardous material surveys, sampling, and abatement design
- NY/NJ site remediation program oversight
- Facility environmental compliance (NJPDES/NY-SPDES, stormwater BMPs, SWPPP reviews, field audits, air permitting/reporting, storage tanks, SPCC plans, and more)
- Stormwater, soil erosion, and sediment control design, including associated permits and field inspections
- You will also prepare technical reports, engineering drawings, cost estimates, and technical specifications; support environmental permitting and approvals; and produce design documentation in AutoCAD. As the technical lead on assigned projects, you will work closely with internal teams and coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
- Additional responsibilities, as assigned
Experience/Education/Licensing & Certification Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Minimum of 4 years of professional engineering experience in design and/or environmental compliance, including:
- NY/NJ remediation projects
- Regulatory oversight with agencies such as EPA, NYSDEC, NJDEP, OSHA
- Familiarity with NYSDOL/AHERA asbestos abatement requirements
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and ArcGIS
- Valid driver’s license
- EIT certification and/or progress toward PE licensure
- Working knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards (e.g., NYSDEC/NJDEP regulations,
- NEPA/SEQR)
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments across disciplines
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Proficiency preparing contract documents (drawings and technical specifications)
- Strong presentation and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
This is a full-time, salaried role with compensation commensurate with your experience and expertise. We offer a robust and competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverages as well as short and long-term disabilities, life insurance and flex spending account options.
You may also benefit from a generous paid time off program that includes nine paid holidays annually, vacation time, and wellness leave. Additionally at BEM, we offer strong support for continuing education and professional development.