Junior Environmental Engineer

Anchor QEA • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time entry level engineer to join our Madison, Wisconsin office. This position will support environmental and civil engineering projects through preparing technical reports, performing engineering calculations, analyzing field data, and supporting the development of design documents, as well as supporting environmental sampling (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water), field investigations, and construction observation. Work may require travel, primarily within the Great Lakes region (Wisconsin and Michigan), and occasionally elsewhere in the United States.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively, show initiative and attention to detail, and possess a strong interest in environmental engineering and construction.
What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 2 or more years of related experience in environmental engineering or similar work
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel for field projects (up to 40%, depending on location and project needs)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with contaminated sediment or upland remediation and field data collection technologies
• ArcGIS or CAD experience preferred
• Small vessel operator certification a plus
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred; may be provided upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Provide support for environmental and civil engineering projects through engineering analyses, field investigations, and construction oversight.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including design drawings, technical specifications, cost estimation, and calculations
• Assist with data evaluation and report writing (e.g., sampling plans, investigation reports, design reports)
• Support multidisciplinary projects involving remediation and infrastructure
• Perform environmental sampling (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, biota)
• Deploy and operate field equipment including hydraulic gradient devices, GPS units, data loggers, and sampling vessels (e.g., jon boats, pontoon boats)

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees