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Project Engineer, Environmental

Confidential ClientManufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$120,408
Hansen Road, Wisconsin
20 Hours Ago

The Environmental Project Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level role within the Engineering Development Program focused on managing environmental and civil infrastructure projects at manufacturing sites. The position involves supporting project managers in scope, budget, schedule, permitting, and field execution, with increasing responsibility leading smaller projects and contributing to larger ones. This role offers hands-on experience in environmental infrastructure including water resource management, waste management, and heavy infrastructure, fostering growth from technical contributor to project leader.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Environmental Project Engineer to join their site engineering team in Hansen Road, WI. This is an early-career role in an Engineering Development Program focused on environmental and civil infrastructure projects at manufacturing sites. You will support permitting, project controls, and field execution while gaining ownership of smaller projects and contributing to larger capital work.


What You’ll Do

No two weeks look the same. Responsibilities include:

  • Assist project managers with development of project scope, budget, schedule, risk identification, and permitting plans.
  • Manage action registers and track schedule and budget performance against the approved baseline.
  • Provide onsite construction support, including contractor coordination, field verification, and safety and quality observations.
  • Lead project management of small projects using the site’s Business Process for Projects.
  • Support projects across water resources, waste management, and heavy infrastructure (e.g., stormwater facilities, wastewater treatment, process sewers, landfills, marine facilities).

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) for project tracking and communication.
  • Ability to work onsite at a manufacturing facility and in active construction areas; occasional travel to other sites required.
  • Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications (Will Put You Ahead)

  • Internship, co-op, or work experience on environmental, civil, or heavy industrial construction projects.
  • Experience with environmental permitting (stormwater, wastewater discharge, air, or solid waste permits).
  • Familiarity with project controls fundamentals: cost estimating, scheduling, change management, and risk registers.
  • Coursework or field experience in water resources, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics and hydrology, or landfill design.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward PE licensure.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6).
  • Demonstrated ownership of a project or initiative from planning through completion (school, internship, or work).

Benefits & Development

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and educational assistance (specifics vary by location and role).
  • Structured development through hands-on project work, mentorship from experienced project managers, and formal project management processes.
  • Opportunity to grow from technical contributor to project leader with increasing project ownership.

Our Hiring Philosophy

Confidential Client values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The organization is committed to fair hiring practices, and to providing development pathways for early-career engineers.


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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