Environmental Engineer – Site Investigation and Remediation

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s is looking to hire an Environmental Engineer in its growing Site Investigation & Remediation team, the role could be based in either our Boston, MA or Providence, RI office.  At VHB we're passionate about making meaningful contributions to the world through the work that we do. We're also recogonized as "2025 Best Managed Company" with multiple 'Best places to work"  If you’re interested in making a positive impact, opportunities to grow personally and professionally, and making smart new friends and work in an firm that truly cares about you, we’d like to talk.

Responsibilities

• Work in team environment managing multiple projects concurrently across varying stages of development.
• Guide, support, and mentor junior engineers on engineering designs, soil/groundwater/soil vapor remediation designs, field procedures, monitoring well installation, construction oversight, and more.
• Draft proposals, develop budgets, review invoices, and maintain clear, effective communication with clients.
• Develop comprehensive remedial plans, specifications, drawings, instructions, and cost assessments. Design remedial systems for groundwater treatment, vapor intrusion mitigation, and related challenges.
• Author, review, and QC technical documents.
• Manage time appropriately to produce high-quality products for VHB’s clients.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of the MassDEP environmental regulations and related guidance documents pertaining to spill assessment and cleanup, hazardous waste, etc. Experience working in other New England states is a plus.
• Interest or experience in Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan review, sub-slab depressurization system (SSDS) design, and applicable regulations is a plus.
• Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate exemplary writing skills and the ability to perform detailed reviews of documents prepared by others. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that high-quality reports are provided to senior staff for review.
• Active involvement in professional organizations and a commitment to continuous professional education to stay ahead of industry regulations and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5-8 years’ experience in environmental/remediation consulting
• EIT license and/or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certificate with a current 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher

Join VHB and be part of a supportive and innovative team dedicated to impactful environmental engineering solutions. We offer a vibrant, collaborative workspace and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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