Project Manager / Environmental Engineer

Location: New York, NY; hybrid workplace. Field oversight is required across the five boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Long Island.

Salary: starts at $90,000+, commensurate with experience and PE licensure, if applicable.

Company

hirify.global is an environmental consulting practice delivering environmental engineering, site investigation, remediation, and hazardous materials services.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end site investigation and remediation projects, from scoping and proposals through workplan design, engineering controls, field oversight, and final regulatory approval.
• Direct site characterizations and investigations covering soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater, and air contamination for public, private, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
• Oversee Phase I ESAs under ASTM E1527, Phase II Investigations, Remedial Action Workplans, engineering reports, peer reviews, and engineering sign-offs.
• Direct field programs and specialty subcontractors during soil boring, monitoring well installation, excavation, and remedial system construction.
• Manage, mentor, and train junior-to-mid-level engineers and scientists while maintaining technical quality, project budgets, timelines, and profitability.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients, municipal stakeholders, and NYSDEC, NYCDEP, and OER regulatory relationships.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with an environmental concentration, Geology, or a closely related discipline.
• 8–10+ years of progressive environmental engineering and consulting experience, including project management and team leadership.
• Hands-on experience with Phase I ESAs and Phase II Site Investigations, including soil, sediment, soil vapor, air, and groundwater sampling.
• Working knowledge of NYSDEC and NYSDOH rules, regulations, and guidance, including DER-10, Parts 360 and 375, Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance, and Chapter 12 of the New York City Environmental Quality Review Technical Manual.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with a current 8-hour refresher.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record and willingness to conduct field oversight across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, quantitative problem-solving, and project financial management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to wear a respirator, pass pre-employment drug screening, and comply with DOT-regulated random drug testing programs.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license, with NYS PE registration or ability to obtain it through reciprocity.
• Advanced experience designing and executing complex remedial solutions and engineered controls across various environmental media.
• Knowledge of environmental investigation implications for the CEQR process, Chapter 12, and NYC Brownfield Cleanup Program and OER projects.
• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• GIS competency.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off.
• Flexible work options supporting work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive culture with professional growth and a path to leadership advancement.