Environmental Engineer
Distinct Engineering Solutions, Inc.
North Brunswick, NJ0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Distinct Engineering Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full-time Environmental Engineer to join their North Brunswick, NJ office. This role will support infrastructure projects located in New York City and is open to both entry-level and mid-level candidates. You will gain experience in soil, groundwater, and air contaminant identification, and the implementation of remedial technologies. The role involves a split between office work and project field sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist senior engineers with field sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, air, and noise.
- Support site characterization, stormwater pollution prevention, erosion control, and spill prevention activities.
- Help prepare work plans, project specifications, and technical reports.
- Collect, organize, and analyze field and laboratory data under the guidance of senior staff.
- Travel to project sites in New York City for inspections and monitoring.
- Use AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to support design and documentation tasks.
Certifications & Credentials
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification (required).
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification: passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or actively pursuing (strongly preferred).
- Path to Professional Engineer (PE): candidates working toward NY PE licensure are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Environmental Engineering.
- 0–3 years of experience; recent graduates and internship experience welcome.
- Coursework, internship, or working familiarity with environmental regulations, such as NYSDEC, US EPA, NYSDOL, NYCDEP/OER, and NJDEP, covering areas like stormwater, erosion control, asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, universal waste, and waste characterization.
- Exposure to AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good organization, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A valid driver's license and a vehicle for travel to project sites.
- Willingness to work in both office and field settings, including overtime on weekdays or weekends depending on project needs.