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 an Environmental Scientist I to join the team. The Scientist works independently on a wide range of projects and is responsible for full-cycle environmental site assessments, sample collection, engineering design, data analysis, and detailed report writing and preparation. This Scientist position is on a development track toward project management. The successful candidate will be pro-active in building skills in client communication, budgeting, scheduling, and task coordination, with the goal of transitioning into a project manager role.

Responsibilities

• Conducts environmental assessments and field work including, but not limited to, Phase I and Phase II ESAs, Underground Storage Tank (UST) investigations, PADEP Act II NYS and NYC Brownfield Program Site site investigations and remediation, and Oil & Gas investigations and remediation

• Management and interpretation of environmental monitoring data to assess analytical trends and identify exceedances

• Supervision and documentation of field activities including, but not limited to, soil borings, monitoring well installations, remediation, and sample collection

• Prepare work plans and reports detailing procedure, results, conclusions, and recommendations

• Work directly with project managers on task management

• Travel to local project sites, with occasional overnight stays

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related discipline.
  
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in the environmental consulting field with focus on environmental assessment and due diligence, sampling, data collection and evaluation, and technical writing
• Strong working knowledge of methodologies and procedures associated with due diligence, soil/groundwater investigations, remediation, environmental engineering, compliance/permitting
• Strong technical writing skills for well documented findings, high-quality report preparation, and the development of regulatory submittals
• Clear, organized communication of technical information to both internal teams and external clients is essential
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities to manage project documentation, maintain accurate records, track milestones and deadlines, and support data management and reporting efforts
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects/on-going projects

Preferred

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

Interested in learning more about Stratus? Visit www.stratusteam.com.

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.