Staff Environmental Engineer 1

T&M Associates is seeking a Staff Designer 1 to join our Environmental practice! This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to develop their technical skills while learning and growing within the framework of a collaborative consulting firm. This role will provide exposure to a variety of environmental projects, including landfill and solid waste engineering, environmental remediation, regulatory compliance, permitting, and construction support.

The successful candidate will assist with project design, field investigations, permitting, and construction activities while working alongside experienced project managers and technical staff.

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning, design, permitting, and implementation of environmental projects. Support landfill and solid waste facility design, permitting, and construction projects. Prepare engineering calculations, plans, drawings, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents. Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS to prepare project drawings, site plans, maps, and other design deliverables.

Participate in field investigations, sampling, inspections, monitoring, and data collection for environmental assessments, remediation, and landfill projects. Support environmental remediation efforts involving soil, groundwater, and waste characterization and treatment. Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities related to solid and hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, air, SPCC, and SARA Tier II programs.

Provide support during construction, including field observation, contractor coordination, documentation, and construction oversight. Collaborate with project managers, senior technical staff, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with project requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field required. 2–3 years of related internship, co-op, or professional experience in environmental engineering, solid waste, landfill design, remediation, civil/site development, or a related field preferred. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred, or an interest in pursuing the credential.

Proficiency in, or a demonstrated ability to develop proficiency in, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS. Exposure to environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, field investigations, or construction observation is a plus. 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred, or willingness to obtain it. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple assignments. Ability to travel to project sites and perform a combination of office and field work as required. T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act.

T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $74,000–$80,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range depending on factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills and knowledge, internal pay equity, and geographic location. T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees.

Benefits

include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities — all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment. See more details about our benefits here. If this sounds like a company you want to be part of, apply now!

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