About the Job

CEC is a company of over 200 solid waste specialists and landfill gas engineers that offers a multidisciplinary suite of industry services. CEC is an industry leading environmental/civil firm providing a variety of services for the nation’s largest solid waste companies. We have built our reputation by delivering high-quality work products to our long-standing clients and stakeholders through our dedication to partnership, creative problem-solving and reliable performance. We are currently initiating a search for an entry to mid-level engineer to help grow our solid waste practice in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. The opportunity for expansion is limitless and requires an engineering professional who is committed to developing our collaborative work environment and supporting company success.

Job description

Carlson Environmental Consultants is looking for a driven entry level staff engineer, with 0 to 3 years of experience, to provide support to ongoing civil and environmental consulting in the Mid-Atlantic 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 75-90% office-based engineering work and 10-25% field work in the first year of employment. After one year, the position may transition into a higher percentage of office/design engineering tasks based out of Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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

Qualifications and Skills

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
• Must have obtained or be near obtaining EIT designation as it is required for future career development opportunities
• AutoCAD Civil 3D design software
• Reporting Writing
• Construction oversight
• Environmental engineering (including air compliance, landfill design and permitting, and remediation)
• Regulatory agency permitting
• Must be able to perform field work which involves lengthy periods of walking, standing, climbing steep inclines and carrying equipment.

Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications.