Associate Engineer Environmental with Security Clearance
The Associate Engineer Environmental role at Confidential Client involves supporting complex environmental remediation projects by applying engineering principles and conducting field investigations. The position includes providing technical guidance, preparing engineering computations and reports, and collaborating with project teams to enhance community safety and sustainability. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities within a critical infrastructure context, emphasizing teamwork and technical proficiency.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Environmental Engineer to support environmental remediation and site investigation projects. You will work on multidisciplinary teams and help deliver safe, compliant, and well-documented field and office-based solutions.
- Performs engineering and design assignments using fundamentals learned in a four-year engineering program and available project data
- Supports planning, organizing, and directing field team activities under a Project Manager’s supervision
- Assists with site investigations, field sampling, and documentation of field work and sampling results
- Prepares or supports engineering computations, design reports, sampling plans, and technical deliverables
- Reviews technical analyses prepared by junior staff and provides guidance on assessments and interpretations
- Communicates daily field operations and project status to senior staff; prepares presentations and contributes to technical reports
Who You Are / Qualifications
- B.S. in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or related) — typically 0+ years of related experience (entry-level)
- Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering with an environmental concentration preferred
- Working knowledge of discipline-related software packages (e.g., data analysis, reporting, basic GIS or modeling tools)
- Familiarity with environmental rules and regulations is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain organized project documentation
- Able to work in the field and office, support sampling and reporting tasks, and collaborate with multi-discipline teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay range: $26.59 - $46.54 per hour (salary range provided by source)
- Estimated annual reference shown on source: ~$143,689 (estimated figure from source listings)
- Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, and holidays
- This role may require successful completion of a Fit for Duty exam after offer acceptance
Additional Details
- Security Clearance Requirement: None
- Team: Critical Infrastructure (environmental remediation and infrastructure projects)
- Employment type: Full-time (standard career-track role)
- Location: Walnut Creek, CA — on-site and field work expected depending on project needs
- Confidential Client is committed to safe, compliant work and invests in employee development and growth
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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