Staff Environmental Engineer

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus recently partnered with PVEDI and is seeking a Staff Environmental Engineer to join our New York City office. Working under the direction of senior technical staff, this role supports a wide variety of environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects through a combination of fieldwork and office-based responsibilities. The ideal candidate enjoys working in both field and office environments and is interested in building a long-term consulting career with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform site reconnaissance to evaluate existing site conditions, identify access requirements, and document environmental and geologic features
• Monitor subsurface exploration activities, including test borings, Geoprobe investigations, and test pits, to collect soil, groundwater, bedrock, and related environmental data
• Conduct soil, groundwater, and environmental sampling in accordance with ASTM standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures
• Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret environmental, geological, and field data using spreadsheets, databases, and other technical tools
• Perform on-site monitoring and engineering observation of environmental remediation and geotechnical construction activities
• Operate environmental monitoring equipment and field instrumentation to support site investigations and remediation projects
• Conduct historical site research and evaluate applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, cost estimates, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II Environmental Site Investigations, and other client deliverables
• Assist Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, including project planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, resource allocation, and financial tracking
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality environmental consulting services while maintaining project schedules and client expectations

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum of two (2) years of environmental consulting experience performing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and environmental investigations
• Experience evaluating environmental data and presenting technical findings through written reports and client communications
• Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing regulatory reports and environmental documentation
• Has obtained or is eligible to obtain professional certification within their discipline, such as Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Fundamentals of Geology (FG), or Professional Geologist (PG)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions

Preferred

• Experience supporting remedial design projects, including engineering calculations, drafting, and preparation of construction documents
• Experience working on projects under the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Brownfield Cleanup Program
• Experience supporting the New York City Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP)
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Experience with environmental data management, technical report preparation, and multidisciplinary project coordination

Why You'll Love Stratus

• A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional development
• Opportunities to work on complex environmental investigation, remediation, and redevelopment projects throughout the New York metropolitan area
• Career advancement opportunities with mentorship from experienced environmental professionals
• Learning & Development programs, continuing education assistance, and professional licensing support
• Flexible, hybrid work environment where business needs allow
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees and dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays and Competitive Paid Time Off

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team's management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

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