Entry Level Environmental or Civil Engineer
Job Description:
As an entry-level Civil/Environmental Engineer, you will work with our civil/environmental team performing technical evaluations, planning, design, and construction administration. This role will support our civil and environmental disciplines, and most importantly help grow our portfolio of work with clients across multiple geographies but primarily based in New Jersey.This position will require work with our project teams in New Jersey with approximately 40% travel to project sites across the country.
Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering design tasks with guidance from project engineers and project managers on large, complex civil/environmental remediation projects through applications of relevant design criteria, and standards and processes of both public and private clients.
- Assist with a variety of field assignments including soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and system Operation and Maintenance (O&M).
- Perform field oversight of subcontractors.
- Prepare technical reports and evaluate site data to progress projects toward regulatory closure.
- Establish strong, productive internal collaborative relationships with senior-level staff.
- Participate in Kleinfelder’s safety culture.
- Continuously interact and learn from technical design staff.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.0-2 years of relative experience.
- 0-2 years of relative experience or willingness to learn site/civil design including site grading, stormwater analysis, erosion/sediment control measures and earthworks estimation.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Interest in hydrogeological and conceptual site modeling.
- A strong work ethic with excellent organizational, communication, computer and technical writing skills.
- Solid written and verbal communications skills.
- Willingness to travel out of state.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certificate.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) card.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure.As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
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Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee.In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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