About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level engineer to support their Mid-Atlantic solid waste practice. You’ll receive hands-on training and mentorship while working on permitting, design, fieldwork and reporting for landfill and related solid-waste projects. This role combines office work with local field visits and construction oversight.

• Prepare engineering calculations to support reports, designs and permit documents
• Produce engineering and permitting drawings using AutoCAD (and Civil 3D when needed)
• Prepare permit applications and regulatory submittals, and draft responses with supporting documentation
• Perform quality-control reviews of reports, plans, calculations and data prior to submission
• Coordinate tasks with contractors, subcontractors, and clients
• Prepare short-form, site-specific health & safety plans and participate in required safety training
• Conduct and document construction quality-assurance observations to confirm compliance with construction documents
• Perform multi-media sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air) and prepare sampling reports
• Oversee construction activities and collect field samples as required
• Support feasibility studies, engineering analyses, and technical report writing
• Travel occasionally for local fieldwork and client meetings

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Biosystems, or Geotechnical Engineering required
• Minimum ~3 months of relevant internship, work, or research experience in solid waste, environmental, or related engineering
• Basic AutoCAD skills; familiarity with Autodesk Civil 3D preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with careful attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing required

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: USD $70,000 — USD $75,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package, typically including:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with employer match
  • Annual bonus program
  • Student debt employer contribution program
  • Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave

Please note: pay ranges are determined by experience, internal pay equity and location. The range above is the salary band provided by the client.

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Location & Work Environment

• Primary work location: Sycamore Square, VA (local office-based with field visits)
• Mix of office and field activities — expect occasional local travel for site work and client meetings
• Worksite may include landfill facilities and other solid-waste infrastructure

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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