What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer – Site Investigation and Remediation position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Site Investigation & Remediation team is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to join our Watertown, Massachusetts office. At VHB we are passionate about making meaningful contributions to the world through the work that we do. If you’re interested in making a positive impact, opportunities to grow personally and professionally, and making smart new friends – we’d love to have you join us.
Responsibilities
- Work in team environment managing multiple projects concurrently across varying stages of development.
- Guide, support, and mentor junior engineers on engineering designs, soil/groundwater/soil vapor remediation designs, field procedures, monitoring well installation, construction oversight, and more.
- Draft proposals, develop budgets, review invoices, and maintain clear, effective communication with clients.
- Develop comprehensive remedial plans, specifications, drawings, instructions, and cost assessments. Design remedial systems for groundwater treatment, vapor intrusion mitigation, and related challenges.
- Author, review, and QC technical documents.
- Manage time appropriately to produce high-quality products for VHB’s clients.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of the MassDEP environmental regulations and related guidance documents pertaining to spill assessment and cleanup, hazardous waste, etc. Experience working in other New England states is a plus.
- Interest or experience in Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan review, sub-slab depressurization system (SSDS) design, and applicable regulations is a plus.
- Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate exemplary writing skills and the ability to perform detailed reviews of documents prepared by others. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that high-quality reports are provided to senior staff for review.
- Active involvement in professional organizations and a commitment to continuous professional education to stay ahead of industry regulations and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years required, 8 years preferred, of previous professional environmental/remediation consulting experience.
- Must have EIT license, prefer Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in MA.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certificate with a current 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher
Join VHB and be part of a supportive and innovative team dedicated to impactful environmental engineering solutions. We offer a vibrant, collaborative workspace and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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