Junior Environmental Consultant

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Junior Environmental Consultant to join our New Jersey environmental team. The successful candidate will support environmental site assessment, investigation, and remediation projects for commercial, industrial, and transactional clients throughout New Jersey. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with approximately 1 year of experience who is looking to develop technical expertise in NJDEP site remediation requirements, ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and environmental transaction support.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, senior consultants, and Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs), gaining hands-on experience in project execution, field investigations, regulatory reporting, and client support.

Job Responsibilites

• Assist with environmental site assessment projects for commercial, industrial, and real estate transactions in accordance with NJ regulations and ASTM standards.
• Support environmental site investigation and remediation projects in accordance with NJDEP regulations, Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, and guidance documents.
• Assist with planning and conducting field activities, including soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion investigations.
• Collect, organise, and review environmental data under the guidance of senior staff.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Preliminary Assessment Reports (PARs), Site Investigation Reports (SIRs), and permit applications.
• Coordinate with laboratories, subcontractors, drilling contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support Project Managers and LSRPs with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Participate in client meetings and regulatory discussions as needed.
• Assist with proposal preparation and other business development activities.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure work is completed to company quality standards.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Approximately 1 year of experience in environmental consulting, environmental compliance, site investigation, remediation, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of environmental sampling methods and environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork and travel throughout New Jersey as required.
• Valid driver's licence with a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred

• Internship or consulting experience related to environmental assessments, investigation, or remediation.
• Familiarity with NJDEP regulations and ASTM standards.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with environmental data management and technical report preparation.
• Interest in pursuing professional licensure or certifications, such as PG, EIT, or LSRP in the future.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Most duties performed on feet.
• Able to carry equipment, as much as 30lbs unassisted.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Able to squat, kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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