Senior Engineer - Litigation Support

Senior Engineer - Litigation Support

First Environment, Inc.

Butler, NJ • On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Senior Engineer - Litigation Support

First Environment, Inc., a leading environmental consulting services company that provides strategic litigation and environmental/engineering services throughout the U.S., has a challenging career opportunity in their Northern New Jersey Headquarters for a Senior Engineer.
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct technical and historical research in support of environmental contamination, toxic tort, and natural resource damage litigation
  • Draft expert reports
  • Review and analyze technical papers and reports
  • Review and analyze pleadings, deposition transcripts and document discovery
  • Prepare expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony
  • Communicate with clients and counsel

Requirements:
  • Master’s Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering
  • Professional Engineer license
  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • Experience with per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances
  • Understanding of basic sciences such as chemistry, geology and biology
  • Understanding of site remediation technical and regulatory processes
  • GIS skills a plus
  • Competency in Microsoft Office and litigation support software applications
  • Team player with a high degree of self-motivation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings amp; Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program. First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Senior Engineer?

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Q: What is the career path for a Senior Engineer?

A: A Senior Engineer typically follows a career progression from entry-level roles such as Junior Engineer or Design Engineer, to mid-level positions like Staff Engineer or Lead Engineer, and eventually to senior roles like Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer. Along the way, they develop key skills in technical leadership, project management, and communication, as well as opportunities to specialize in areas like technical mentoring, innovation, and strategic planning. Long-term, Senior Engineers may pursue leadership roles like Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, or even transition into non-technical roles like Product Management or Business Development.



First Environment, Inc. job posting for a Senior Engineer - Litigation Support in Butler, NJ with a salary of $125,000 to $175,000 Annually and benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Retirement with a map of Butler location.