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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to support landfill and solid‑waste projects from our Virginia Beach, VA office. This role blends office-based engineering analysis with fieldwork and construction oversight. Typical responsibilities include:

• Prepare engineering calculations in support of reports, permit documents, and designs
• Perform slope stability modeling and analyses for landfills, embankments, and excavations
• Conduct geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations for solid waste and environmental projects
• Assist in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and permitting documentation
• Provide input on structural and foundation considerations for facilities and related infrastructure
• Support construction quality assurance (CQA): field observation, documentation, and verification of compliance
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Prepare short-form, site-specific health & safety plans and participate in safety training
• Participate in fieldwork: construction oversight, sample collection, site meetings, and multi‑media sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air)
• Complete quality control reviews on reports, calculations, and design deliverables
• Occasional travel for field assignments may be required

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil with geotechnical focus
• At least 3 months of relevant internship, work, or research experience in solid waste, civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record in good standing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal technical communication skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD $70,000 – USD $75,000 per year (range provided by the employer)
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 100% employer‑funded ESOP; 401(k) with employer match; annual bonus program; student debt employer contribution program; paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave
• Pay is determined by factors including experience, internal pay equity, and location

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Location, Employment Type & Other Details

• Location: Virginia Beach, VA (office‑based with occasional field travel)
• Employment type: Full time; Contractor status noted by the employer
• Typical work includes a balance of office engineering and field-based project support
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities — contact the hiring team as needed

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Why Join

Working with Confidential Client provides hands‑on exposure to sustainable environmental solutions within the solid waste industry (landfill design, emissions reduction, renewable energy projects) and strong opportunities for professional growth in a 100% employee‑owned environment.

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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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