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Environmental Engineer / Geologist Project Manager – Site Investigation & Remediation (SI&R)
New England or New York | Hybrid

VHB is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Hydrogeologist to join our growing National Site Investigation & Remediation (SI&R) practice as a Project Manager. This hybrid role can be based out of any of our New England offices (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Massachusetts) or our New York City office.

Our SI&R team partners with both public and private sector clients to manage properties impacted by hazardous substances and petroleum releases. We provide comprehensive services across the full project lifecycle—from site identification and characterization through risk assessment, remedial design and implementation, and regulatory closure.

As part of our national practice, you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States, collaborating with a talented and multidisciplinary team.

At VHB, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to identify and mitigate environmental liabilities associated with property they own or manage
• Develop and manage effective site investigation and remediation field programs
• Provide mentoring and hands-on support to junior team members during field exploration and testing
• Develop conceptual site models to help Interpret and communicate investigation findings
• Leverage technology to support data management and visualization
• Manage Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analyses, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies and long-term monitoring programs
• Review and write technical reports, correspondence, notes, and memoranda

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work primarily in the office with some field oversight
• Effectively communicate complex topics with colleagues and clients
• Recognize and manage business risk
• Problem solve and work independently
• Strong understanding of State and federal regulatory requirements including those associated with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Ability to make quick decisions regarding regulatory applicability and respond to clients in an efficient manner
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Motivated and able to problem-solve
• Strong knowledge of site assessment/characterization, data/statistical analysis, remediation techniques, and risk assessment
• Experience working on contaminated sites within multiple jurisdictions including interaction with local, State, and Federal regulators
• PFAS experience and knowledge preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field required
• 8+ years of professional environmental site characterization and remediation experience required, depending on level of education (master’s may substitute for 1 year)
• Master’s Degree preferred
• OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications required
• Professional Licensure or Certification (PE, PG, CHMM, QEP)

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $148,000 for New York, Vermont and Massachussetts locations. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.  

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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