Entry-Level Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist
This entry-level role at Confidential Client involves conducting environmental site investigations and remediation activities including soil and groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion studies, and data analysis. The position offers hands-on experience working with industry leaders on diverse environmental projects, emphasizing technical skill development and teamwork in a collaborative, on-site setting in Philadelphia.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Energy, Oil & Gas.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will join a collaborative environmental team supporting investigation and remediation projects for a confidential client in the Energy, Oil & Gas industry. This entry-level role combines fieldwork, technical analysis, and report preparation while you learn from experienced project staff.
- Perform field inspections and environmental investigations.
- Collect air, soil, gas, and groundwater samples and support remediation activities.
- Assist with planning and executing field investigations: log borings, collect and document samples, perform field tests, and run routine calculations.
- Provide field oversight of remediation activities and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Troubleshoot field and laboratory issues; document findings and communicate escalations to supervisors.
- Support preparation of technical reports, plans, specifications, and data evaluation.
- Participate in pilot tests, monitoring, and other project-specific activities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a closely related field.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships or co-op experience preferred.
- Engineering graduates are preferred to have EIT certification or be actively registered for the FE exam.
- Strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and desire to learn on the job.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Availability for occasional overtime and travel as project needs require.
- Must be able to perform physical fieldwork (site visits, sample collection, boots-on-the-ground activities).
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Full-time (contractor arrangements may also be used depending on assignment).
- Estimated salary (from source posting): $64,183 per year (estimated).
- Travel: May be required based on project assignments.
Why Join (Confidential Client highlights)
Confidential Client offers an entrepreneurial, learning-focused culture with:
- Hands-on experience on a diverse portfolio of environmental projects.
- Mentorship from senior technical staff and structured training.
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with match, paid time off, and professional development support.
- Employee resource groups, wellness programs, and opportunities to contribute to community and sustainability initiatives.
Next Steps / Candidate Fit
This role is a strong fit for early-career environmental engineers, scientists, or geologists who want practical field experience in site investigation and remediation and who are looking to grow technical skills under experienced project leadership.
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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