#ENG-IT-01

Entry-Level Civil / Geotechnical / Environmental Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time
Travel: 25%–100% (depending on project assignment)

Position Overview

We are seeking an Entry-Level Civil / Geotechnical / Environmental Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Civil Engineering graduate or an engineer with up to three years of experience to build a strong technical foundation through hands-on field work, engineering design, construction inspection, and project support.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and environmental projects while gaining exposure to geotechnical investigations, construction materials testing, environmental assessments, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observations and site inspections to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and engineering standards.
• Assist with geotechnical engineering investigations, including soil classification, laboratory testing, and engineering evaluations.
• Conduct inspections of concrete, reinforcing steel, foundations, retaining walls, utilities, asphalt, and site development work.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with preparation of technical reports and design documents.
• Support engineering design by coordinating with drafters and reviewing project drawings.
• Collect soil and groundwater samples for environmental investigations.
• Assist with groundwater monitoring, contamination assessments, and installation of monitoring wells.
• Participate in laboratory testing to determine engineering design parameters.
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of engineering deliverables.
• Prepare project status reports and maintain project documentation.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Mentor interns and junior staff as experience grows.
• Travel to project sites throughout the region as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–3 years of civil, geotechnical, environmental, or construction engineering experience.
• Internship or construction experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, grading, utility, and foundation drawings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in both office and outdoor construction environments.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience with construction materials testing and inspection.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification.
• NICET Certification.
• Nuclear Density Gauge Certification.
• NJ DCA Special Inspector certification (where applicable).

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering.
• Exposure to construction inspection, laboratory testing, and engineering design.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and project managers.
• Opportunities to work on commercial, industrial, transportation, infrastructure, and environmental projects.
• Professional development toward obtaining your Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Career advancement into Project Engineer and Project Management roles.