Brown and Caldwell logo

Associate Remediation Engineer

Brown and Caldwell

Hackettstown, NJFull-time$71–96K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this.

At a glance

Compensation
$71–96K/yr
Location
Hackettstown, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Associate Remediation Engineer supports environmental remediation and regulatory compliance projects through field and office assignments, working under the supervision of Professional Engineers and subject matter experts. The role includes investigations, data analysis, remedy implementation, technical documentation, and collaboration across disciplines. It offers ongoing training and opportunities to take on technical, design, project management, or client relations responsibilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Remedial InvestigationsFeasibility StudiesData AnalysisData InterpretationRemedial TechnologiesGroundwater TreatmentSoil TreatmentRemedial Action PlanningTechnical PresentationsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingEnvironmental Media SamplingHAZWOPERHealth and Safety ProtocolsAutoCADGISEngineering DrawingsTechnical Writing

Qualifications

2+ Years ExperienceSMS Framework CertificationBachelor's in Environmental Engineering or Related

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Compensation

$15.92 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Description

The Associate Remediation Engineer role will support a wide variety of environmental remediation and regulatory compliance projects. Tasks will include both field assignments and office assignments, with most field assignments located in New Jersey. Field assignments will vary in duration and generally include Site inspections, sampling, remedial system O&M, and construction oversight. Office assignments include report and drawing production, preparation of permit applications, data management, contractor bidding/procurement support, and review of contractor submittals.

The Associate Remediation Engineer role will work under the general supervision of Professional Engineers and Subject Matter Experts to receive on-going training and guidance related to technical tasks. An ideal candidate will be receptive to receiving mentorship and then comfortable working autonomously to complete assigned tasks. This role will also involve frequent collaboration with teams consisting of a variety of technical disciplines in order to solve complex problems and implement the solutions.

This role has ample opportunity for growth and increased responsibility, particularly if the candidate is interested in pursuing more technical/design-oriented tasks, project management and client relation tasks, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

Conduct remedial investigations and feasibility studies under supervision.

Analyze environmental data to identify contamination levels.

Evaluate and recommend remedial technologies and alternatives.

Implement groundwater and soil treatment remedies.

Assist in the creation of detailed remedial action plans.

Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal stakeholders.

Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

Proficiency in conducting remedial investigations and feasibility studies.

Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills.

Knowledge of various remedial technologies and alternatives.

Skilled in implementing groundwater and soil treatment remedies.

Ability to assist in the creation of detailed remedial action plans.

Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Experience

Typically, a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area is required.

Experience in preparing and delivering technical presentations.

Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Education

Typically, a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or a related field is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with environmental media sampling

OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Training, or similar knowledge of H&S protocols for environmental/construction sites

AutoCAD and GIS experience

Experience preparing and reading engineering drawings

Technical writing experience

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $71,000 - $96,000

Location B: $78,000 - $106,000

Location C: $85,000 - $115,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-Remote

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer-Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

ASSOC007133

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 1,547 open Environmental Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$71–96K/yr
  • New Jersey median$91–160K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$91–160K/yr1,097 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $84K, is 34% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Environmental Engineer salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Environmental Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 1,547 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Environmental Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 1,321 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 980 of the 1,547 open Environmental Engineer jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Similar jobs, posted recently

Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.