First Environment, a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm, is seeking a project administration specialist to support its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management team and contribute to the continued growth and development of its consulting and verification practice. The individual in this role will be based in our Sacramento, CA office. No travel is required for this role. Administrative professionals who meet the following specifications are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Management of Team Accreditations (e.g., ANAB, State Compliance, Voluntary Market, etc.), including:

• Program Applications Preparation
• Program Audit Facilitation

Audit Project Support, including the following:

• Accounting Staff Liaison for project setup and coordination
• Draft program forms (e.g., conflicts of interest, etc.)
• Drafting report templates and providing word processing, proofreading, and quality checks
• Online File Management (e.g., verification reports, statements, other documentation)
• Project closeout support, including writing project summaries and logging project data
• Project tracking and progress spreadsheet updates

Marketing and Business Development

• Marketing Staff Liaison
• Draft basic proposals
• Opportunity identification, tracking, and follow-up

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Team player with a high degree of self-motivation
• Strong written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Competence in Microsoft Office include Word and Excel

Preferences:

• Legal secretary experience
• Prior experience with greenhouse gas verification
• Experience with regulatory programs
• Experience with management systems (quality, environmental, etc.

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504
Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, Inc., a leading environmental consulting services company that provides strategic environmental and engineering services throughout the U.S., has a challenging career opportunity in our northern New Jersey headquarters for an Environmental Engineer/Scientist

Responsibilities

• Serve as member of forensic team developing expert reports for complex environmental litigation cases
• Review historic site plans, aerial photographs, and archival material
• Research technical papers and reports
• Draft expert reports
• Prepare legal exhibits and references
• Prepare trial demonstratives
• Prepare expert witnesses for testimony
• Maintain databases
• Conduct document management
• Review and code documents into software applications

Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years of environmental, chemical, or geotechnical engineering experience
• B.S. / M.S. degree in environmental, chemical, or geotechnical engineering
• Knowledge of litigation support software preferred (e.g., Concordance, Ringtail, or Relativity)
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (e.g. ESRI ArcGIS)
• Proficiency in reviewing and understanding environmental and scientific data
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills
• Team player with a high degree of self-motivation
• Excellent organizational skills

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504
Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, Inc.—an environmental consulting services company that provides strategic environmental and engineering services throughout the U.S.—is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for our Butler, NJ office. This position provides internal multi-disciplined project management support, supports proposal preparation coordination and project capture management, geotechnical analysis and design, and geotechnical support on projects related to civil works projects and ground improvements. Project work will likely focus on restoration and flood mitigation. The position may require project-specific travel throughout the United States.

General Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate company business development efforts by responding to RFPs, teaming invitations, and attending external meetings with clients
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work activities amongst peers and subcontractors to execute multi-disciplined projects throughout NJ and NY
• Execute detailed phases of geotechnical & geophysical investigations, testing programs, instrumentation programs, and other technical work
• Prepare geological, foundation, and materials evaluation reports for proposed structures and improvements
• Provide quality control review of technical work and deliverables
• Assist in preparing project proposals
• Interface with client PMs, government regulators, other consultants & contractors, and other stakeholders

Specific Duties:

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical & geophysical investigations and work plans, instrumentation programs, and in-situ & laboratory testing programs
• Characterize material properties for analyses and design by recommending types and number of geotechnical laboratory tests such as grain size, organic content, Atterberg Limits, and regular and slurry consolidation tests
• Originate geotechnical analyses and designs for levees, use of sediment foundations, ground improvement programs
• Prepare design documentation reports and calculation briefs
• Support the preparation of construction document packages (drawings, specifications, CQA/CQC manuals)

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Degree in civil engineering from a U.S. college or university with an ABET-accredited civil/geotechnical engineering program is required.  At least seven (7) years of relevant engineering experience is required.  Candidates should have experience in successfully executing projects from inception, into planning & scheduling, through design, and to completion of deliverables, and providing strong technical direction/support for geotechnical aspects of projects.  Specialization in geotechnical engineering is required.  Exposure to heavy civil construction is a plus.

Other Skills & Abilities

Candidates must be self-motivated; have broad engineering experience; strong organizational, writing and communication skills; excellent self-management and interpersonal skills; and possess specialized knowledge to successfully perform and manage geotechnical duties.

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504
Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm, is seeking a chemical engineer to contribute to the continued growth and development of its renewable fuels consulting practice.

Initial responsibilities for this position include:

• Assisting with the review and on-site inspection of renewable fuel production facilities
• Assisting with designing and performing quality assurance services for renewable fuel producers
• Collecting, managing, and analyzing quantitative information
• Preparing deliverables and presenting reports and findings to clients and other relevant stakeholders
• Conducting independent policy and technical research on a variety of renewable fuel, climate change, greenhouse gas (GHG) management and other general environmental issues
• Assisting with development of GHG inventories, GHG emission reduction projects, and other GHG management systems, tools, and products

Qualified candidates must possess the following credentials:

• Degree in Chemical (preferred), Civil, or Environmental Engineering
• P.E. License is required
• Experience and knowledge of chemical/industrial operations and processes
• Strong quantitative/technical/analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail, and commitment to quality
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player with a proactive personality and a high degree of self-motivation

Optional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federal and regional renewable fuels or low carbon fuel standards and regulations
• Understanding of biogas generation and renewable fuels production
• Candidates with existing approval/certifications for greenhouse gas reporting protocols (California Air Resources Board Compliance Offset program, Climate Action Reserve (particularly ozone depleting substances project types), Voluntary Carbon Standard, The Climate Registry) a plus
• Experience and knowledge of air quality concepts and emission quantification methodologies
• 3-5 years of project management experience a plus
• Understanding of energy and electricity generation processes
• Understanding of solid waste operations and waste disposal practices
• Experience and availability for frequent travel to conduct facility inspections and auditing

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504 Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm, is seeking a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management Professional either in Sacramento, Chicago, or Los Angeles area,  to contribute to the continued growth and development of its GHG management consulting and verification practice.  Top-notch environmental professionals who meet the following specifications are encouraged to apply:

Initial responsibilities for this position include:

• Assisting with the verification of GHG inventories and emission reduction projects
• Assisting with development of GHG inventories, GHG emission reduction projects, and other GHG management systems, tools, and products
• Collecting, managing, and analyzing quantitative information
• Identifying and evaluating GHG management best practices
• Conducting independent policy and technical research on a variety of climate change, GHG management, and other general environmental issues
• Preparing deliverables and presenting findings to clients and other relevant stakeholders

Qualified candidates must possess the following credentials:

• Graduate degree (or bachelor’s plus three additional years of work experience) in Sustainability, Environmental Science/Policy, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Economics, or a similar field
• A minimum of two to three years of work experience
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Quantitative/technical/analytical abilities
• Oral and written communication skills
• Team player with a proactive personality and a high degree of self-motivation

Preferences:

• Experience and knowledge of industrial operations and processes
• Exposure to GHG reporting protocols (Climate Action Reserve, Verified Carbon Standard/Verra, California Air Resources Board)
• Exposure to GHG policy frameworks (UNFCCC, federal, state, and especially California’s AB32) and GHG accounting best practices
• Experience and knowledge of air quality concepts and emission quantification methodologies
• Understanding of energy and electricity generation concepts

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504 Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, Inc., a leading environmental consulting services company that provides strategic litigation and environmental/engineering services throughout the U.S., has a challenging career opportunity in our Northern New Jersey headquarters for an Environmental Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in support of environmental, toxic tort, and natural resource damage projects
• Assist in drafting expert reports, citing technical references and papers
• Review and analyze environmental data and reports
• Review and analyze other technical documents
• Prepare analytical data tables, charts, graphs, and figures
• Communicate with project managers and subcontractors

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering or science
• Understanding of basic sciences such as chemistry, geology, and biology
• Understanding of site remediation technical and regulatory processes
• 1-2 years relevant experience including working on projects in a team environment
• Team player with a high degree of self-motivation
• Competency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and database programs
• GIS skills a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504
Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, Inc.—an environmental consulting services company that provides strategic environmental and engineering services throughout the U.S.—is seeking a self-motivated professional to join our headquarters located in Butler, NJ. If you are highly motivated team player with an environmental background we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Perform, coordinate, and oversee site investigation activities leading to remediation for a diverse base of environmental projects including: UST Closures, ISRA PA/ASTM Phase I ESAs, ASTM Phase II’s, Remedial Investigations, and Remedial Actions
• Management of subcontractor field operations
• Preparation of documents and deliverables
• Communication with clients, contractors, and counsel

Requirements:

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or Hydrogeology; Advanced Degree preferred
• Professional Certifications: OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour
• Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of the New Jersey’s Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, Site Remediation Guidance Documents, and the ISRA process
• In-depth knowledge of New York State DEC regulations and protocols
• Site investigation and remediation experience in New Jersey and New York, other states preferred
• Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations preferred
• Team player attitude with a high degree of self-motivation
• Excellent communication skills

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504
Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, Inc.—an environmental consulting services company that provides strategic environmental and engineering services throughout the U.S.—has an immediate opening in our Butler, NJ headquarters for a GIS/CAD Professional.

Responsibilities:

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or Hydrogeology; Advanced Degree preferred
• Professional Certifications: OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour
• Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of the New Jersey’s Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, Site Remediation Guidance Documents, and the ISRA process
• In-depth knowledge of New York State DEC regulations and protocols
• Site investigation and remediation experience in New Jersey and New York, other states preferred
• Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations preferred
• Team player attitude with a high degree of self-motivation
• Excellent communication skills

Requirements:

• B.S. in environmental engineering, science, geology, hydrogeology, or GIS a plus
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcGIS (Desktop and Online), and MS Office software applications
• Working knowledge of environmental site investigation/site remediation activities, and/or government regulatory  a plus.  [LS1] Familiarity with GPS device software and ArcGIS Field Apps for mobile data collection
• High degree of self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification a plus
• Knowledge of Adobe CC (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign) a plus

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504
Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, Inc., a leading environmental consulting services company that provides strategic litigation and environmental/engineering services throughout the U.S., has a challenging career opportunity in our Northern New Jersey headquarters for a Senior Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical and historical research in support of environmental contamination, toxic tort, and natural resource damage litigation
• Draft expert reports
• Review and analyze technical papers and reports
• Review and analyze pleadings, deposition transcripts, and document discovery
• Prepare expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony
• Communicate with clients and counsel

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer license
• 10+ years relevant experience
• Experience with per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances
• Understanding of basic sciences such as chemistry, geology, and biology
• Understanding of site remediation technical and regulatory processes
• GIS skills a plus
• Competency in Microsoft Office and litigation support software applications
• Team player with a high degree of self-motivation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504
Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, Inc., a well-established, environmental consulting services industry leader, is seeking an experienced Principal Investigator to lead in-house cultural resources management services for public infrastructure projects in New Jersey and New York.

Responsibilities:

• Design, direct, and oversee cultural resources investigations and management including background research, field investigation/surveys, construction monitoring, artifact recovery, data analysis, and coordination of laboratory analysis
• Prepare technical reports
• Prepare permit applications
• Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff
• Oversee and direct staff during field activities
• Travel to project sites
• Assist with marketing and proposal development
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients and project teams
• Communicate project status and developments to clients, project managers, and project teams

Requirements:

Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience directing cultural resource management projects associated with public infrastructure, including transportation, preferably in the northeastern U.S.
• Project experience in New York and/or New Jersey
• Knowledge of NEPA and NHPA Section 106
• Qualifications for issuance of permits specified in 36 CFR 296 and 43 CFR 7
• Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation (preferred)
• Experience in preparing technical reports
• Ability to manage project planning, scope, schedule, and costs
• Ability to supervise field teams including implementation of site health and safety plans
• Ability to manage multiple projects, as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
• Ability to work closely with clients, including state and federal agencies, and technical teams with respect to multi-faceted infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with GIS applications, field technology, and relevant software
• Ability to assist in the preparation of permit applications, proposals, and scopes of work
• Ability to travel to project locations
• Ability to carry equipment up to 40 lbs
• Ability to work outside on uneven terrain and in various weather conditions for long periods
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) Savings & Retirement; and full participation in a pay for performance bonus program.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504
Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

First Environment, Inc.—an environmental consulting services company that provides strategic environmental and engineering services throughout the U.S.—is seeking a freelance graphic designer for our Butler, NJ office. This position will be primarily remote but the individual will be required to come to the office on a periodic basis, as needed.

Responsibilities

This position will report to the HR Manager and be responsible for supporting the firm’s marketing department, litigation support group, and other technical teams, as needed. This is a freelance position with work tasks arising on an as-needed basis, with an estimated utilization of 0-12 hours per week.

• Participate in visual strategy discussions
  • Work with project teams to identify opportunities to integrate visualizations into client deliverables
  • Provide recommendations and strategies for communicating technical information and data visually to either layperson or technical audiences

• Design and format digital presentations
  • Design and format PowerPoint presentations for layout, structure, and consistency with a focus on audience-friendly design
  • Work with project teams to create conceptual figures and diagrams that correctly convey intended messaging
  • Redesign charts, graphs, tables, and other graphics for a consistent visual experience

• Create diagrams, graphs, infographics, trial demonstratives and animations, and other illustrations
  • Work with technical staff to prepare technical illustrations and demonstratives (including animations and motion graphics) for client presentations, project deliverables, and training materials
  • Use source files (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, hard copies) to create high-quality graphics that adhere to brand guidelines
  • Modify and optimize historical documents, including maps, reports, engineering drawings, etc. with a high degree of accuracy
  • Develop and present demonstratives and animations in jury and bench trials

• Lead document design for public-facing materials
  • Provide document layout and graphic design support for summary reports
  • Prepare visual presentation materials, banners, signage, and handouts for public meetings
  • Ensure compliance with ADA requirements for print and digital materials

• Support marketing team in specialized graphics development
  • Develop branded templates for social media graphics, videos, collateral, and proposal materials, as needed
  • Support the development of more detailed marketing collateral for various service areas, including infographics, brochures, illustrations, presentations, etc.
• Understand and implement proper use of brand and identity guidelines for both internal corporate materials and external client branding guidelines
• Coordinate with print vendors and other outside parties on specifications and logistics of print materials

Illustrative Work Products:

• Prepare a timeline motion graphic communicating the changes in historical engineering operations as compared to evolving environmental regulations
• Work with our engineers to develop a 3D animation demonstrating contaminant flow patterns on an industrial property over time
• Reformat a community Climate Action Plan from Microsoft Word to a magazine-style digital report with visualizations and photography incorporated throughout
• Prepare flow diagram depicting the steps of bringing a carbon offset project from ideation to generating credits
• Create a custom “coloring book” as a client giveaway for a corporate event

Required Qualifications

• Formal graphic design training and education plus at least five years of work experience
• Strong illustration and animation skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro, and Illustrator
• Existing subscriptions to the software necessary to perform work described herein
• Experience designing specifically for social media
• Ability to translate technical information visually for a layperson audience
• Ability to prioritize and manage short- and long-term assignments
• Familiarity with ADA compliance requirements for print and digital materials
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide diplomatic and constructive comments to internal clients

Additional Optional Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering and environmental industry terminology and procedures (environmental engineering/consulting industry experience a plus)
• Experience filming and editing video content

Required with Application

• Resume
• Proposed hourly salary range
• Link to online portfolio of work samples

About First Environment

Headquartered in Butler, New Jersey, First Environment is a veteran-owned environmental consulting and engineering firm. Our core practices and expertise include site investigation and remediation; litigation support; environmental management systems; regulatory compliance; and greenhouse gas verification and management.

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); educational reimbursement.

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Please send your resume by mail or email to:

First Environment, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Manager
10 Park Place
Building 1A – Suite 504 Butler, NJ 07405
Email: [email protected]