Entry-Level Environmental Engineer

Description

The company is hiring an entry-level environmental engineer for its Milwaukee, Wisconsin office to help with environmental investigation, remediation and site redevelopment work.

You will apply engineering basics to environmental problems while learning alongside experienced engineers, scientists and geologists on a consulting team.

In the field you may collect samples, monitor groundwater, inspect remediation systems, gather operating data and oversee subcontractors doing drilling and excavation. In the office you will run engineering calculations, analyze data, write technical reports and support remediation design and project documentation.

The team wants someone keen to build practical environmental engineering skills, work through technical problems and contribute to projects that improve environmental quality and protect people's health.

Clear communication, organization, analytical thinking and a focus on health and safety matter a great deal here.

The company is a global infrastructure firm working in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. It serves public and private clients from advisory and planning through design, engineering and construction management.

It is a Fortune 500 company with $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, and more than 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists and project managers work across its global team.

Responsibilities

• Help run site investigations, remediation projects and environmental engineering studies for public and private clients.
• Take part in field programs that sample soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment and soil vapor, and collect remediation system data.
• Assess site conditions and suggest engineering options for investigation, remediation and environmental management.
• Gather, organize and analyze field and laboratory data to support assessments, engineering reviews and remediation decisions.
• Check whether project activities and results meet environmental regulations, permits, engineering standards and client requirements.
• Help operate and monitor remediation systems, record how they perform and flag conditions that need further investigation.
• Oversee subcontractors doing drilling, well installation, excavation, sampling and other intrusive or remediation work.
• Prepare calculations, technical memos, investigation reports, remediation work plans, design documents, figures and other deliverables.
• Work with engineers, scientists, geologists, labs and contractors to keep schedules, budgets and technical goals on track.
• Join project safety activities, follow site safety plans, and spot and report potential hazards.
• Support project administration, including data management, quality control, records and deliverable tracking.
• Travel to project sites when needed, sometimes overnight, and do fieldwork in changing weather and site conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: a bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical or another related engineering discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience or education.
• Minimum requirements: a valid U.S. driver's license to visit sites, clients and other company offices.
• Minimum requirements: passing a motor vehicle records review, which is a condition of employment.
• Minimum requirements: submitting to medical surveillance screening after hire.
• Minimum requirements: U.S. citizenship, due to the nature of the work.
• Preferred qualifications: experience or coursework in environmental engineering, remediation, water quality, site investigation or environmental data analysis.
• Preferred qualifications: strong written and verbal communication, and comfort working with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preferred qualifications: ability to travel to sites and do outdoor fieldwork in varying weather.
• Preferred qualifications: ability to follow engineering procedures, quality requirements and health and safety standards.
• Preferred qualifications: some prior experience supporting environmental engineering, site investigation, remediation or environmental consulting projects.
• Preferred qualifications: a master's degree in environmental or a related engineering discipline.
• Preferred qualifications: OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher training, where applicable.
• Preferred qualifications: First Aid and CPR certification.
• Preferred qualifications: experience with sampling, groundwater monitoring, remediation systems, engineering calculations or data analysis through jobs, internships or school projects.
• Preferred qualifications: familiarity with remediation technologies such as groundwater treatment, soil remediation, and containment or removal of contaminants.
• Preferred qualifications: familiarity with federal and state environmental rules, including those enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
• Preferred qualifications: experience writing technical reports, engineering calculations, figures, data tables or project documentation.
• Preferred qualifications: proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and other standard Office applications. Engineering or data analysis software is an asset.
• Preferred qualifications: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interest in practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Preferred qualifications: ability to manage assigned tasks and work well with clients, colleagues and subcontractors.

Conditions

Start as soon as possible.

Hybrid work schedule that includes scheduled in-office work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Fieldwork and travel to project sites are required, including regional assignments, occasional overnight stays, and work in varying physical and environmental conditions.

Relocation assistance is not available.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and keeps all applicant information confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.