Entry-Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist
This entry-level role at Confidential Client involves supporting environmental consulting projects through hands-on fieldwork and office tasks. The position includes collecting environmental samples, conducting assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing technical documentation while working alongside experienced professionals. It offers a career-building opportunity in a supportive, employee-owned company with a focus on safety, integrity, and teamwork.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer / Geologist / Environmental Scientist to join their Charlotte, NC team. This full-time position blends outdoor fieldwork with office-based technical tasks—ideal for recent graduates or professionals with 0–2 years of relevant experience who want hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear career path in environmental consulting.
What You’ll Do
- In-field sampling, site data collection, and support for environmental assessments and investigations
- Perform environmental monitoring and inspect facilities for regulatory compliance
- Maintain accurate field notes, chain-of-custody documentation, and project records
- Review lab results and environmental data to identify trends and potential risks
- Prepare technical deliverables including reports, maps, permit applications, and support documentation
- Research regulatory records and assist with permitting and compliance tasks
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and regulators to advance project objectives
Key Responsibilities — Field & Office
Field duties
- Gather environmental samples and site data for laboratory analysis
- Support subsurface exploration and field-based assessments (weather- and terrain-dependent)
- Operate field equipment safely and follow PPE and health & safety protocols
Office duties
- Analyze environmental and lab data, summarize findings, and draft technical reports
- Prepare permit applications, site maps, and other regulatory documents
- Communicate findings to project teams and external stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related discipline
- 0–2 years of relevant experience via internships, coursework, or professional roles in environmental assessment, permitting, compliance, or related areas
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working outdoors in variable weather and on uneven terrain
Nice-to-Have
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) status, or progress toward those credentials
- Experience with due diligence, asbestos/hazardous building materials assessment, water well installation, or field subsurface exploration
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Work outdoors conducting fieldwork that may require long periods of standing and walking over rough terrain
- Routinely lift and carry 40–50 lbs for field samples and equipment
- Work in demanding project environments; company-provided PPE required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience (estimated market figure available)
- Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation and 401(k) with employer match
- PTO with rollover, maternity/parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
- Company vehicle and fuel card for project-based work when applicable
- Employee recognition, credential incentives, and referral bonuses
Additional Hiring Information
- This is a full-time role. Candidates must be able to complete I-9 employment verification; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Candidates will be subject to fleet management, substance policy, and reference checks as applicable.
- Confidential Client reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No walk-ins or unsolicited candidate/recruiter calls.
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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