An award-winning consulting engineering firm located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey is seeking a mid-level candidate who is willing to join our environmental/hazardous materials team. Under the supervision of a Project Manager, the candidate will conduct office and field work for the clients in compliance with environmental and hazardous materials regulations, as well as perform related duties as required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Asbestos/lead paint and other hazardous substances investigation and sampling of suspect materials in compliance with sampling protocol.
• Project monitoring during asbestos abatement.
• Develop and/or review abatement and remediation plans and specifications. Ability to read architectural and MEP drawings.
• Evaluate laboratory results, assess, and delineate the extent of hazmat location areas.
• Assist Project Manager in developing survey reports, abatement plans and construction documents for abatement.
• Interact with responsible parties and their representatives.
• Ability to work effectively under the deadline.

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 Years of experience in related field.
• Perfect knowledge of computer applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Comply with Federal, State and NYC regulations on abatement and handling of asbestos, EPA for lead paint, PCBs, mold, and other hazardous materials.
• AutoCAD is a plus.

• NYCDEP Asbestos Investigator, NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector and Project Monitor; EPA Lead Inspector; NYSDOL Mold Assessor.

• Ability to work both in the office and in the field.
• Quick mobilization for field work if required.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment if working in hazardous conditions.

We offer employees competitive compensation packages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short, and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with company match.

YU & Associates’ is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.

 We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.