Environmental Engineer
About this role
At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.
Position Overview
The Environmental Engineer I supports environmental planning, design, and compliance efforts for various types of projects. This role works under close supervision to assist with technical analyses, fieldwork, and documentation.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with environmental site assessments, permitting, and compliance tasks
- Perform field environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, air) and data collection
- Support preparation of technical work plans and reports, permit applications, and environmental documentation (e.g., NEPA-related documents, SWPPP, SPCC)
- Conduct basic engineering calculations and analyses
- Coordinate with internal teams (civil, geotechnical, construction)
- Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and safety standards
- Maintain accurate field notes and project records
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships included)
- Basic understanding of federal/state environmental regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification or ability to obtain
- Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, or environmental modeling tools
- Fieldwork experience
Travel Requirements
This position requires travel (20% - 50%) as part of its primary responsibilities.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Combination of office and fieldwork
- Ability to travel to project sites and perform outdoor work in varying conditions
EEO Statement
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
Company at a glance
UES provides professional engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services to clients across the United States. We’re experts in the areas of environmental and earth sciences, sustainable infrastructure solutions, and geophysical technologies.
WHAT WE DO
Our experts identify and solve complex engineering and construction challenges by providing clients with innovative, technology-based solutions. Our goal is to support the design and construction of sustainable infrastructure solutions from development to redevelopment.
WHO WE SERVE
With nearly 4,200 professionals across 100+ branches, UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries such as transportation, infrastructure, water and wastewater, technology, power transition, healthcare, education, industrial, residential, and more.
OUR PROJECTS
We’ve successfully completed hundreds of thousands of projects across the country including work on solar farms, electric battery plants, data centers, roadways, bridges, water reservoirs, hospitals, schools, stadiums, airports, hotels and resorts, residential homes, and more.
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