Early-Career Environmental Engineer
About The Position
Geosyntec is seeking an Early Career Environmental Engineer to join their Sediment Site Assessment and Remediation Practice in the Raleigh, North Carolina office. This role offers the opportunity to accelerate professional development while contributing to a dynamic and innovative firm that tackles complex environmental challenges. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team on projects involving sediment investigation, environmental characterization, risk assessment, and remedial design. Responsibilities include supporting field programs, data collection and analysis, remedial evaluations and design, technical reporting, permitting, and construction oversight for various types of sites. This position is ideal for a motivated early career professional looking for hands-on experience and opportunities to develop technical expertise in environmental restoration and remediation. Success requires curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and contribute to project success. The role involves working closely with project teams throughout all project phases and receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm known for its technical leadership and client service, investing in employee growth with competitive compensation, benefits, professional development, and well-being programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental or a related field (required)
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, site investigation, remediation; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (required)
- Ability and willingness to travel periodically for field assignments (may include overnight travel) (required)
- Ability to complete Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing as needed (required)
- Ability to drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a related field (preferred)
- Professional development toward professional registration (i.e. EIT ) (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Support sediment investigation and remediation projects, including field sampling of sediment, surface water, porewater, groundwater, and soil.
- Conduct fieldwork including but not limited to soil, surface water, sediment, porewater, and groundwater sampling, geotechnical drilling, contractor oversight, construction quality assurance, and remediation system O&M.
- Collaborate with engineers, geologists, ecologists, and other technical specialists on multidisciplinary project teams.
- Support planning and implementation of sediment assessments, remedial investigation, feasibility studies, and remedial designs.
- Support dredging, capping, habitat restoration, and other remediation design and implementation projects.
- Assist with the evaluation of remedial alternatives, including dredging, capping, monitored natural recovery, and emerging sediment treatment technologies.
- Support long-term monitoring programs to evaluate remedy performance and environmental recovery.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, and field crews to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
- Prepare cost estimations, including but not limited to preparing bid packages and solicitating bids from contractors.
- Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory coordination with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Prepare and provide peer review of technical reports, memoranda, letters, plans, permit applications, specifications, and proposals.
- Assist with environmental data management, analysis, and interpretation, including preparing maps, tables, and figures.
- Apply GIS, CAD, database management, and data visualization tools to support project analyses and communication of results.
- Comply with company health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Drive company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
- As career progresses: Participate in project meetings, client interactions, technical discussions, and presentations.
- Grow into project management roles and demonstrate technical proficiency to support project objectives.
Benefits
- competitive compensation and benefits
- professional development opportunities
- well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
