Job Description

Overview

At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose-to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

The Environmental Engineer I supports environmental planning, design, and compliance efforts for various types of projects. This role works under close supervision to assist with technical analyses, fieldwork, and documentation.

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Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental site assessments, permitting, and compliance tasks
• Perform field environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, air) and data collection
• Support preparation of technical work plans and reports, permit applications, and environmental documentation (e.g., NEPA-related documents, SWPPP, SPCC)
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and analyses
• Coordinate with internal teams (civil, geotechnical, construction)
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and safety standards
• Maintain accurate field notes and project records
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships included)
• Basic understanding of federal/state environmental regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification or ability to obtain
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, or environmental modeling tools
• Fieldwork experience

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel (20% - 50%) as part of its primary responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Combination of office and fieldwork
• Ability to travel to project sites and perform outdoor work in varying conditions

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here

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