Junior Environmental Engineer

Job Title: Junior Environmental Engineer

An environmental consulting firm is seeking a talented environmental engineer to join their environmental services division in suburban Chicago, Illinois. This junior-level position involves working on contaminated site assessment and remediation, groundwater management, Brownfield redevelopment, and environmental due diligence, while also gaining business skills essential for a successful consulting career.

Candidate Qualifications:

1. Two to five years of work experience (required)
2. BS degree in environmental engineering, civil or chemical engineering, or similar (required)
3. Advanced degree in the same fields (preferred)
4. Project experience with environmental field investigations, including Phase I ESAs, soil, soil gas, groundwater, and surface water sampling, and environmental and geotechnical drilling (preferred)
5. Ability to obtain professional certification (P.E., P.G., or CHMM) (required)
6. Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred)
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and/or GIS (required)
8. Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record (required)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Conducting fieldwork such as soil, soil gas, surface water, air monitoring, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance
2. Logging soil borings; installing monitoring wells, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring
3. Preparing soil boring and well construction logs
4. Evaluating chemical and hydrogeological data, including mapping and reporting
5. Data analysis and database management, including preparing tables, maps, and figures using AutoCAD and GIS applications
6. Providing contamination assessment services, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, pilot test designs, and bench scale testing programs
7. Performing remediation system operation and maintenance services
8. Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, design, and implementation
9. Supporting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Transaction Screening Assessments
10. Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities

Fieldwork: Up to 70%

Overnight Travel: Up to 30%

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement. Employees also enjoy a collaborative work environment and the chance to work on diverse and impactful environmental projects.

If you are passionate about environmental engineering and eager to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!