Entry-Level Environmental Remediation Engineer

Position Overview

Are you looking to start your career in Environmental Engineering? Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Remediation Engineer who is looking for challenging projects where you learn something new every day, a collaborative environment, an established environmental firm with a network of highly-skilled geologists, engineers, and scientists, and a firm where you are valued and can choose your career path as you learn what excites you. The ideal candidate is a smart, motivated, and detail-oriented team player who is just starting their career as an engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform field work following Wood's training program, including subcontractor management, field testing for remediation projects, monitoring remediation systems, performing operation & maintenance functions on remediation equipment, and collecting soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples, as well as documenting field activities.
• Set up field projects, including permitting; hiring subcontractors; coordinating with staff, laboratories, and subcontractors; and obtaining necessary equipment.
• Participate in engineering design for remediation systems, water treatment, and wastewater treatment.
• Ensure projects are performed safely.
• Perform data review and management.
• Draft portions of reports documenting field and related efforts.
• Assist the Project Manager and team in ensuring effective client and regulatory agency communication and relations.
• Follow company and site safety standards and obtain all required permitting.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout California and the West Coast.
• Maintain a positive attitude and be a team player.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or another related engineering discipline.
• Engineering degree must be eligible as a credential for a future California Professional Engineering license.
• 0 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated verbal communication and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with the desire to lead tasks when necessary.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to occasionally work more than 8 hours per day when required for project success.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply State and Federal technical guidance, regulations, and compliance determinations.
• Must pass a drug test, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record according to the Company’s driving (MVR) policy.
• Must possess a valid, current Driver's License (CA preferred) and have access to a vehicle for field work purposes.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for work use and local travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in chemistry, physics, engineering, transport phenomena, fluid mechanics, engineering economics, engineering mathematics, plant design, and data collection/analysis.
• MS degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, or another related engineering field.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain, as Wood will provide training).
• Engineering in Training (EI) certificate.