James B. Kazanjian, PE, LSRP

Mr. Kazanjian is a registered Professional Engineer and Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) in the State of New Jersey with over thirteen years of experience. His expertise is focused on the development, design, and implementation soil and groundwater remediation using numerous remedial technologies, preparation of remedial options analyses, feasibility studies and remedial cost estimating, and facility decommissioning including removal and remediation of underground storage tanks (USTs), asbestos, and facility demolition. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Temple University. Mr. Kazanjian has conducted, managed, and overseen investigations and remediations at many sites located across the I-95 corridor. He has consulted on millions of square foot warehouse development projects, with engineering expertise in source investigation/remediation and site development support work.

• Managed the investigation and engineering remediation work at a former industrial manufacturing facility where hazardous concentrations of cadmium were present. Cadmium at hazardous and non-hazardous concentrations was present within a 14-foot-deep sub-grade competent concrete structure that was historically used as an industrial waste and utility corridor during industrial operations dating back to the early 19th century. The goal of the remediation approach was to excavate the presence of all soil and debris contained within the tunnel for off-site disposal. Once all soil was removed from the tunnel system, the tunnel walls and floor were power washed, the excess liquids were removed, and the tunnel floor was perforated to allow for stormwater infiltration. Following perforation, five sub-grade stormwater vaults and associated 36-inch perforated ADS piping were installed to convert the tunnel system into a combination stormwater infiltration/conveyance system. The project involved completing continuous Community Air Monitoring throughout the duration of all earthwork.
• Design Engineer for the remediation of dissolved phase 1,4-dioxane and trichloroethene (TCE) at a former manufacturing facility. The full-scale program involved the injection of over 472,000 gallons of modified Fenton’s reagent and sodium persulfate amendment solution, and over 290,000 gallons of zero valent iron (ZVI) amendment solution. Modified Fenton’s reagent and sodium persulfate amendment solution were utilized to target areas and exhibited dissolved-phase concentrations of 1,4-dioxane in excess of 20 micrograms per liter (µg/l). A ZVI amendment solution was utilized to target TCE concentrations greater than 100 µg/l where 1,4-dioxane was not present above 20 μg/l. The project was completed within a 9-month window (design and implementation) in order to meet the developer’s construction schedule to build a warehouse within the greater New York Metropolitan area. Post-injection performance monitoring is ongoing; however, initial post-injection data identified positive indicators that the remedy was effective in achieving project-specific goals and that monitored natural attenuation (MNA) will be utilized as the final groundwater remedy.
• Managed the remediation of a former welding manufacturer located in South Carolina, regulated under the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Resource Conservation and Recovery (RCRA) Program. Key tasks associated with this project included: 1) groundwater investigation to evaluate extent of chlorinated volatile organic compound (CVOC) plume; 2) design and management for the injection of >500,000 pounds of zero valent iron (ZVI) injection program to degrade CVOCs in saturated soil and groundwater; 3) management and renewal of the RCRA Permit and permit requirements, which include maintenance of closed solid waste management units (SWMU); and 4) ongoing groundwater sampling and annual reporting. Post-injection performance monitoring is ongoing; however, initial post-injection data identified positive indicators that the remedy was effective in achieving project-specific goals. With the implementation of the ZVI injections, Roux anticipates that the entire site can be moved to a low-cost monitored natural attenuation (MNA) remedy within the next three to five years.
• Design Engineer and Project Manager for an excavation of petroleum-impacted soils at an active commercial property. Through remedial activities, 1,700 tons of petroleum-impacted soil and over 440,000 gallons of petroleum-impacted groundwater were removed from the Site’s source area. Excavation was completed under a building footprint and the building’s foundation was supported with steel helical piers. Remedial activities were selected to remove source area contamination from saturated soils to remediate groundwater. Groundwater concentrations have attained the groundwater quality standard and a No Further Action determination was issued in July 2023.