What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Environmental Engineer position at Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.?
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks a Jr. Engineer to support fieldwork and environmental remediation project activities in NJ.This is an entry-level position for a detail-oriented, team player with strong communication, analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills. The Position will report to a Principal Engineer and work under the supervision and mentorship of staff and senior level engineers along with field technicians in a collaborative and safety conscience environment. The Position duties and responsibilities are dynamic from day to day and will generally require 50% office work, 50% field work within New Jersey.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with groundwater and vapor treatment system engineering calculations
- Assist with remediation system and laboratory data tabulation, evaluation and report preparation
- Assist with materials/equipment/supplies specification and procurement
- Assist with subcontractor scope of work development, coordination and contracting
- Assist with cost estimates and support proposal efforts
- Assist with NJDEP permit applications and compliance reports
- Assist with developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Coordinate, participate in and complete Health and Safety related field observations and documentation
- Coordinate field tasks associated with operation and maintenance (O&M) of remediation systems (e.g., data collection, system sampling, system cleaning, carbon replacement)
- Field work including remedial system O&M, pilot testing, remedial in-situ injections, groundwater sampling, collecting environmental and permit compliance samples, soil excavation, contractor oversight for trenching, piping & system installation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills & Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Environmental, Chemical, Civil)
- 0-1 years of related environmental consulting experience
- Must be resourceful with excellent communication and writing skills and possess a high degree of initiative and time management skills
- Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) certification is a plus
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with basic hand tools in a plus
- Field work requires wearing personal protection equipment and working outdoors in all seasons
- Familiarity with Microsoft CoPilot or other AI-based tools
Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k, FSA, STD, LTD, New Parent Leave, 529 CollegeBound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more.
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000