Environmental Engineer

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.

We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level to mid-level Environmental Engineer who can support site characterization and remediation projects for our industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.

Responsibilities

• Performing field investigations and ensuring that workplans are followed correctly and data handled appropriately. Field work will include site inspections, soil characterization and sampling, stormwater, and groundwater sampling.


• Performing and overseeing operation and maintenance tasks on various types of remediation systems for groundwater treatment, vapor intrusion mitigation, soil vapor extraction (SVE), air sparging, and non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) recovery.


• Overseeing and documenting subcontractor activities on client sites and ensuring that work scopes are followed.


• Perform EHS compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and permits.


• Collating, tabulating, and interpreting data and developing conceptual models to support identification of sources and routes of exposure to human health and the environment.


• Working with senior staff to design remediation systems; document results and findings of data collection, technical evaluations, and design activities; and prepare plans and specifications for the investigation and remediation of hazardous waste sites and brownfields.


• Managing project schedules.
  

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• BS (MS preferred) in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering, or similar degree program. Engineer-In-Training certification or ability to obtain state license preferred.


• Strong technical and mechanical skills, preferably a minimum of two years of experience as an engineer/technician involved with site investigation planning, site remediation design and construction, and operation and maintenance of environmental remediation systems. Entry-level is also acceptable.


• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.


• OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required.


• A current valid driver’s license.


• Ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste sites, the ability to lift 35 pounds, and ability to work 10-hour days.


• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams.


• A strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally.


• Great attitude and eager to learn.

As an ESOP firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation, retirement benefits through ESOP and 401(k) profit sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.

The expected compensation range for this position is $68,000 - $86,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. 

EKI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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