Job description

Carlson Environmental Consultants is looking for a driven and enthusiastic entry level staff engineer, with 0 to 3 years of experience, to provide support to ongoing civil and environmental consulting in the Southeast United States. This role will be best suited for a high energy candidate who shows initiative and displays the ability to complete project tasks without extensive supervision. This position will involve multiple job functions. Position involves 65% office-based engineering work and 35% field work in the first year of employment. During year one, Applicant will perform Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) services in the field to gain experience with liner systems, final cover systems, and landfill gas systems. Applicant must also be willing to travel for up to one month at a time, not including major holidays. After one year, the position may transition into a higher percentage of office/design engineering tasks based out of Marietta, GA.

Job responsibilities to include:

• Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) technician services including field monitoring of construction activities in order to help ensure that construction is taking place in accordance with design plans and specifications
• Assist senior-level engineers, staff engineers, project managers and field staff
• Edit and create drawings in AutoCAD
• Review construction plans and specifications
• Collect construction data, complete documentation forms
• Perform field tests on newly constructed infrastructure to ensure proper operation
• Input, edit and analyze data collected in field
• Utilize specialized testing, sampling and data collection equipment
• Write and edit technical reports

Desirable candidates will be self-starters who can work efficiently without constant direction, and be flexible to changing priorities. Seeking entry-level candidates with engineering degree and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD. At a minimum, candidates must have obtained or be near obtaining EIT designation. Must have no driving restrictions and be available for routine travel. Must be able to perform field work which involves lengthy periods of walking, standing, climbing steep inclines and carrying equipment.

Job Qualifications/Competencies/Experience

Experience in the following areas would be a significant advantage; however, is not mandatory to be considered for this position:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• EIT is required for future career development opportunities.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D design software for grading and site development.
• Construction oversight.
• Environmental engineering (including air compliance, landfill design and permitting, and remediation).
• Regulatory agency permitting.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person