Environmental Engineer

Wood•Albuquerque, NM

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood has an exciting career opportunity for an Entry-Level Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer. The successful candidate will support Wood’s Geotechnical and Environmental Groups in delivering engineering services to our clients. This is an opportunity to work with an established consulting firm. We value our employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions and are dedicated to developing the careers of our staff. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated, and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work, possesses the desire to learn, and is committed to quality.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering (EIT)
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or the ability to obtain it within 1 year of hire
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Self-starter with good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions, organize, and prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines
Superior time management, planning, and ability to interact with clients
Work well in a team environment
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in NM and the western US - approximately 50% overnight travel
Physical requirements include the ability to lift 40 pounds and traverse rugged terrain
Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD and MathCAD experience are a plus

Responsibilities

Set up geotechnical and/or environmental investigations (i.e., driller acquisition, traffic control, permitting, utility locates, etc.)
Perform geotechnical and environmental field investigations
Sample soil, water, air, and waste, to characterize contamination, evaluate remedial progress, and/or support engineering analyses
Perform basic support and design engineering computations, including quantity calculations, foundation design, slope stability, etc. under the guidance of a senior engineer
Design or redesign layouts and drawings from general written or verbal specifications from the project team
Prepare geotechnical and/or environmental design reports under the guidance of a senior engineer
Prepare Work Plans, Operation and Maintenance Plans, and Sampling and Analysis Plans supporting site investigation and remediation projects
Participate in routine operations and maintenance activities to support groundwater and soil remediation systems (e.g., soil vapor extraction systems)
Travel to project sites in NM and the western US - approximately 50% travel
Learn state and federal environmental regulations as they relate to the management and remediation of contaminated sites
Participate in training events, project meetings, and engineering team meetings