Junior Environmental Engineer

Anchor QEA•Madison, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an early-career Engineer or Scientist to join our Madison, Wisconsin team. This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or professional with up to two years of experience who is interested in contaminated sediment remediation, environmental site investigation, and data-driven problem solving. The successful candidate will work alongside senior engineers and scientists on multidisciplinary environmental projects. Responsibilities will include supporting field investigations, evaluating environmental data, conducting statistical and geospatial analyses, and helping develop clear technical conclusions and deliverables. Approximately 30% of the position will involve fieldwork with travel depending on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, geological, or related engineering; environmental science; geology; chemistry; statistics; data science; or a related discipline
Zero to two years of relevant professional, internship, or academic research experience
Curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with both field observations and complex datasets
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

ArcGIS or CAD experience preferred
Small vessel operator certification a plus
40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred; may be provided upon hire)

Responsibilities

Support senior engineers and scientists with the evaluation and interpretation of environmental, chemical, physical, and geospatial data
Assist with contaminated sediment and environmental site investigations, including planning, field coordination, sample collection, documentation, and data management
Perform data quality reviews, statistical analyses, and exploratory data evaluations
Develop maps, figures, tables, and other visualizations using GIS and related analytical tools
Utilize tools such as Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) for engineering and other analysis
Support geospatial modeling and the interpretation of spatial trends
Contribute to feasibility studies, remedial investigations, design evaluations, and other contaminated sediment remediation work
Assist with preparing technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and client deliverables
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and communicate technical information clearly
Follow company health and safety procedures during field and office activities
Travel to project sites and perform fieldwork approximately 30% of the time