Senior Environmental Project Engineer

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Career Opportunities with Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.

Come grow with us! Are you ready to make a difference?

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Senior Environmental Project Engineer specializing in environmental site assessment, contaminated site remediation, and regulatory compliance to join our Bedford, NH office. The Environmental Engineer will work closely with a team of staff engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting consulting projects throughout New England and beyond. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals, and grow professionally.

Create opportunity! Do you thrive with a range of interesting assignments?

Essential Functions - What You Will Do

• Conduct environmental remediation system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance for groundwater and soil vapor recovery and treatment systems, including performance data evaluation and regulatory reporting.
• Perform environmental site investigations including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and air sampling following applicable state and federal standards to evaluate contamination and cleanup options.
• Prepare Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), work plans, and reports for environmental site investigation and remediation projects.
• Support remedial alternatives assessments, technology evaluations, cost estimates, and remediation system design including pilot testing and cleanup oversight.
• Develop technical reports, permit applications, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Collaborate with project managers, team members, and clients to develop environmental strategies and remediation recommendations.

Deliver value! Do you strive for excellence and like to help others succeed?

Competencies - What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with 3-5 years of relevant experience in environmental site assessment, contaminated site investigations, groundwater/soil remediation, and environmental compliance.
• Engineer in Training (EIT)/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental sampling protocols, groundwater monitoring, remediation technologies, data analysis, and environmental modeling, with mechanical aptitude for field work operations.
• Experience with NHDES, Brownfields, and Superfund regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills with flexibility to manage shifting priorities and deliver client-focused solutions that anticipate needs and exceed expectations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel out of state for extended field events and comfortable working in varied outdoor conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.
• Must be able to visit project sites and use heavy field equipment, power tools, and ladders as required.
• The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.
• Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reach your potential! Are you passionate about your work and open to possibilities?

Position Type - What You Should Know

• Full-time position.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible daily hours.
• Located in Bedford, NH with ability to work hybrid.
• Must reside in the United States.
• Approximately 30-40% of time will be spent in the field.
• Competitive wage and bonus package.

We invite you to submit an application, with a resume and cover letter, telling us why you would be a great fit for our team.

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients.

Candidates are required to possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Qualified candidates must be able, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all obligations of the job, which includes in-person attendance at and/or participation in company and/or client events or worksites.

Sanborn Head is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.