Senior Environmental Engineer

EnvironmentalIthaca,New York Salary: USD - Annually

GEI’s Ithaca office is seeking a civil/environmental engineer with project management experience to join our remediation practice. This is an opportunity to grow a practice in a nationwide, highly supportive organization that takes a long‑term view of the marketplace. The successful candidate will implement, manage and support soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects, develop remedial designs, assess remedial alternatives, perform remedy implementation and monitoring, design and implement pilot tests, and prepare and review reports.

• Manage projects and tasks that support the investigation and remediation of environmental conditions with a strong focus on subsurface investigations.
• Coordinate and implement environmental field work including the use of innovative exploration and characterization methods.
• Design and oversee the construction of remediation systems and evaluate and optimize existing remediation systems.
• Prepare project correspondence, data reports, and work plans for internal, client, and agency review.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications and scopes of work for construction.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior engineering and/or environmental scientist staff.
• Work with engineering staff located throughout GEI's nationwide offices.
• Support the development of new and existing clients and markets while cross‑selling GEI’s other core business areas (e.g., permitting, water resources, ecological services, and engineering).
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact.
• Participate in client‑based professional organizations and present at industry events.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering; Masters preferred. Knowledge and experience in hydrogeology, contaminant fate and transport, and alternate remedial technologies is a plus.
• 10+ years of previous professional experience in environmental consulting, including project and task management, preparation of regulatory report submittals, and development of remedial specifications and designs.
• Knowledge of NYSDEC environmental regulations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required; Licensed Site Professional (LSP) license a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short‑term assignments as needed.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market‑Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $125,000.00 – $165,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well‑Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI‑Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work with occasional light, medium, or other physical activities.
• Standing, walking, and climbing possible.
• Lifting floor to waist level or higher, carrying objects, push/pull, twisting.
• Reaching forward or overhead, and repetitive keyboard use.
• General comfort with temperatures, radiation, and uneven surfaces as required.

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.