Entry-Level Environmental Engineers - Networking Event with Confidential Client - Arlington, VA
The Entry-Level Environmental Engineer at Confidential Client supports environmental compliance, remediation, permitting, and planning projects primarily in Virginia and Maryland. Responsibilities include site visits, environmental sampling, data collection and analysis, technical report preparation, and engineering design under supervision. This role offers hands-on experience in environmental engineering within a collaborative, hybrid work environment, with opportunities for local and occasional U.S. travel.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in State Farm on November 18–19 to meet early-career candidates for Entry-Level Environmental Engineer roles expected to start Spring/Summer 2027. The event includes a networking mixer (Wednesday evening, 6–8 PM) and in-person interviews (Thursday) at Confidential Client’s local office.
As an Entry‑Level Environmental Engineer you will support environmental compliance, remediation, permitting, and planning projects within the Environment/Engineering business line. Typical responsibilities include:
- Site visits to industrial, military, and municipal client locations
- Field data collection and analysis for environmental compliance, sustainability, and stormwater projects
- Environmental sampling (stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste) and sample documentation
- Development of technical memoranda, reports, and environmental reporting forms
- Assist with engineering design tasks under the supervision of an experienced engineer (designs, calculations, sketches, schematic drawings)
- Use standard engineering and office software to compile and analyze data
- Perform work to meet agreed budgets and schedules under supervision
- Local travel is likely; U.S. travel may be required depending on projects
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- U.S. Citizenship is required for this role (due to the nature of the work)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and successful Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment
Preferred / helpful qualifications:
- General knowledge of engineering and environmental science fundamentals
- Experience with environmental sampling and stormwater/wastewater practices
- OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred)
- Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., MS Office)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor with clients and regulators
- Ability to work independently in office and field settings and tolerate outdoor work in varying weather
- Willingness to travel locally and occasionally for extended periods
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: USD 62,000 – USD 82,000 per year
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, retirement savings plan, employee assistance programs, and other offerings depending on employment status
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Additional Information
- This is a full-time, entry-level role expected to begin Spring/Summer 2027.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day‑1 onboarding at a Confidential Client office as a condition of employment.
- Confidential Client is committed to a secure recruiting process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- Applicants who attend the event or interview may be considered for positions across Confidential Client’s Environment/Engineering business line.
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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