Fuss & O'Neill
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This position reports directly to project sites statewide and offers a unique mix of both field and office responsibilities. Candidates can generally expect a workload of 60% field work and 40% office-based work, though this may vary depending on project demands, seasonal workloads, weather, and client needs.
This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds-collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We’re committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.
The range posted here represents the range of salaries associated with the specific experience listed. Actual individual compensation is commensurate with relevant experience, education and certifications.
Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.
Our Environmental Compliance group is seeking a full-time Environmental Specialist (engineer, scientist, or analyst) to support environmental compliance, construction oversight, site investigation, remediation, and stormwater-related projects throughout Connecticut.
Our Environmental Compliance group is seeking a full-time Environmental Specialist (engineer, scientist, or analyst) to support environmental compliance, construction oversight, site investigation, remediation, and stormwater-related projects throughout Connecticut.
This position reports directly to project sites statewide and offers a unique mix of both field and office responsibilities. Candidates can generally expect a workload of 60% field work and 40% office-based work, though this may vary depending on project demands, seasonal workloads, weather, and client needs.
The successful candidate will conduct environmental inspections, oversee soil management and remediation activities, collect environmental samples, support subsurface investigations, and prepare technical documentation. This role requires regular communication with project managers, team members, engineers, and contractors. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with the flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing schedules, locations, and weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Construction & Compliance Oversight: Conduct on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor, document, and provide detailed, timely records for environmental compliance activities, including soil management, disposal, and remediation.
- Field Sampling: Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, stormwater, and other environmental samples to support investigations, disposal characterization, or permit requirements.
- Site Assessments: Assist with and perform Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and subsurface investigations.
- Stormwater Management: Perform stormwater system inspections, testing, and permit compliance monitoring and reporting.
- Reporting & Data Summary: Prepare and maintain detailed field records, data summaries, and technical documentation. Document, report, and track environmental issues, deficiencies, or corrective actions.
- Collaboration & Guidance: Attend project meetings and coordinate directly with project managers, engineers, and contractors. Provide technical support and guidance to construction teams regarding environmental compliance issues.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geoscience, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, construction oversight, environmental compliance, or a related field.
- Proven experience working on active construction projects and interacting directly with field personnel or contractors.
- Experience conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments and subsurface investigations (including soil and groundwater sampling).
- Strong working knowledge of current environmental regulations and permits.
- Ability to interpret project engineering plans and specifications.
- Strong technical writing, data management, and report preparation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Basic GIS experience is a plus.
- Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently or within a team, while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Willingness to work flexible, early, or late schedules, and work outdoors during inclement weather.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification,10-hour Construction OSHA certification, and NICET certification highly preferred
This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds-collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We’re committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
- Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
- Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
- Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
- Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.
The range posted here represents the range of salaries associated with the specific experience listed. Actual individual compensation is commensurate with relevant experience, education and certifications.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.
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All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.
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About Fuss & O’Neill
Fuss & O’Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients’ evolving needs.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired
Internally, in addition to complying with all employment laws, Fuss & O’Neill has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) that provides awareness of and support for the advancement of employees from disadvantaged groups. The DEIC was formed to be proactive; its intention is to make Fuss & O’Neill a best place to work for all employees, while cultivating awareness of the challenges for systemically oppressed employees.
New Haven, CT
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