Environmental Engineer I

Universal Engineering Sciences

Reno, Nevada

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Data Collection, Documentation, Drilling, Engineer in Training (EIT), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Maintain Compliance, Materials Testing, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, State Laws and Regulations, Surface Water, Technical Analysis, Technical Support, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Reno, Nevada
POSTED
1 day ago
Who We Are:

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 investigations, 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
  • Conduct basic engineering calculations and analyses
  • Coordinate with internal teams (environmental, civil, geotechnical, construction)
  • Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and safety standards
  • Maintain accurate field notes and project records
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Responsibilities Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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

About the Company

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Universal Engineering Sciences

Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. (Universal) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, and threshold inspection. We are a growing, competitive firm with a strong position and reputation in our industry. We are always looking for ways to provide enhanced services. With this in mind, we began offering private provider inspection (PPI) and plan review in 2003, and added in-house geophysical engineering and surveys to our already wide range of construction-related services.

Universal’s mission is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to provide our services with a primary focus on understanding and delivering solutions for each of our individual client’s needs, be that timeliness, cost-saving recommendations, ingenuity or any other requirement they may have.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction
FOUNDED
1964
WEBSITE
http://universalengineering.com/