Junior Environmental Engineer

Anchor QEA•Camillus, NY

12d

About The Position

Anchor QEA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineer to join our Syracuse or Saratoga Springs, NY office. This is a full-time opportunity to grow your engineering career while contributing to a long-term environmental remediation project. We are looking for candidates with 0 to 5 years of experience in environmental engineering design and construction support. You’ll work on a variety of projects involving sediment remediation, stream and wetland restoration, and other in-water and upland environmental efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in site investigation, design development, and construction oversight, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal, or Geotechnical Engineering.
0–5 years of experience in environmental remediation, including investigation, design, and construction.
Experience with sediment remediation projects (such as dredging and capping) and stream or wetland restoration projects.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Willingness to travel for field assignments and meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with contaminated sediment sites and in-water remediation.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS for site planning and design.
On track to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in NY or MA within 3-5 years.

Responsibilities

Support planning, design, and implementation of environmental remediation projects, including dredging, capping, stream restoration, and wetland construction.
Prepare engineering design documents, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and calculations.
Contribute to technical reports such as sampling and analysis plans, feasibility studies, and design documentation.
Provide field support for soil, sediment, and water sampling, site inspections, and construction oversight.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, scientists, planners, and biologists.
Participate in construction support activities, including reviewing contractor submittals and RFIs.
Ensure deliverables meet Anchor QEA’s quality standards.
Travel occasionally for fieldwork, site visits, and project meetings (primarily in Eastern NY and Western MA).