Dewberry

Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Project Manager

Dewberry$157K — $203K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field required.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental projects.
  • PE license is mandatory.
  • New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) preferred.
  • Current OSHA 40-hour certification required.
  • Strong hydrogeological technical skills and client development experience essential.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic direction for site investigations and environmental projects.
  • Negotiate with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with relevant orders and permits.
  • Assign tasks to team members to optimize project efficiency.
  • Interact with clients on-site and in meetings to ensure alignment.
  • Plan and coordinate all project aspects and timelines.
  • Prepare and manage budgets and project scopes effectively.
  • Lead proposal development and manage project deliverables.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan to aid in retirement savings.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts to manage healthcare expenses.
  • Annual bonus potential based on performance, with some roles also offering overtime pay.
  • Access to various discounted purchase programs for employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer/Senior Project Manager for our Parsippany, NJ office. This senior professional will perform a variety of environmental tasks in support of environmental remediation projects, including developing long-range remedial solutions and strategies to reduce environmental risk. Projects are primarily located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; the position includes support to other Dewberry offices in the U.S. Responsibilities include: the site/remedial investigation, remedial project design, and implementation of remedial actions pursuant to regulatory agency and/or company direction.

 

The Senior Professional must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently, while supporting a team that includes engineers, scientists, and field personnel. The work required is diverse and ranges from coordination of field inspection and soil/groundwater sampling to technical work that requires strong communication skills and knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat. Current OSHA 40-hour certification and/or other applicable certification preferred. New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) preferred..

 

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

 

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

 

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).

 

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities
  • Work with staff and management team to develop strategic direction for site investigation/remediation and implementation of environmental-related projects and/or litigation support.
  • Negotiations with regulatory agencies and management of compliance with applicable orders, agency directives, and permits.
  • Assigns tasks to engineers, scientists, technicians, or administrative staff.
  • Interacts with the client in the field, at meetings, and on conference calls.
  • Plans and coordinates all aspects of work.
  • Prepares and manages scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
  • Leads and assists with proposals.
  • Manages and meets budgets. 
  • Meets project, client, and regulatory deadlines.
  • Other duties as required.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related degree. 
  • Minimum 15 years of experience.
  • PE license is required
  • New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) a plus
  • OSHA 40-hour certification with a current 8-hour annual refresher course certification
  • The ideal candidate must possess strong hydrogeological technical skills alongside a proven track record of securing new clients and leading successful business development initiatives
  • Conduct advanced evaluations of subsurface soil and rock strata to characterize aquifer properties and predict pollutant movement or groundwater flow
  • Capacity to evaluate complex data
  • Working knowledge of NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP and/or PADEP requirements a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county/agency review staff.
  • Composes technical reports, memoranda, and other written communication.
  • Handles multiple concurrent projects.
  • Responsible for field sampling and contractor oversight at locations in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
  • Proficiency with basic MS Office software
  • Driving is a requirement of the position.  A clean driving record is required

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees'. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $157,150 to $203,963 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for Parsippany, NJ only.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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