Entry Level Civil or Environmental Engineer

Kleinfelder; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an entry-level Civil/Environmental Engineer to join their team in New Jersey. This role involves assisting on complex remediation projects while developing skills in site design and regulatory processes, with growth potential and travel opportunities included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision.

401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Continuing education reimbursements.

Training and certifications.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Interest in hydrogeology and conceptual site modeling.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks under guidance.
• Assist with field assignments including sampling.
• Prepare technical reports evaluating site data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Willingness to learn

Education

B.S. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

As an entry-level Civil/Environmental Engineer, you will work with our civil/environmental team performing technical evaluations, planning, design, and construction administration. This role supports our civil and environmental disciplines and aims to grow our portfolio of work with clients across multiple geographies, primarily based in New Jersey. This position will require work with our project teams in New Jersey with approximately 40% travel to project sites across the country.

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering design tasks under guidance from project engineers and managers on large, complex civil/environmental remediation projects, applying relevant design criteria, standards, and processes for both public and private clients.
• Assist with field assignments including soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and system Operation and Maintenance (O&M).
• Oversee subcontractors in the field.
• Prepare technical reports and evaluate site data to advance projects toward regulatory closure.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior staff.
• Participate in Kleinfelder’s safety culture.
• Engage with and learn from technical design staff regularly.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to learn site/civil design including site grading, stormwater analysis, erosion/sediment control measures, and earthworks estimation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Interest in hydrogeology and conceptual site modeling.
• Strong work ethic with excellent organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel out of state.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certificate.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) card.

Join Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting talented people to impactful work since 1961. We are a team of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals dedicated to providing solutions that enhance transportation, water, energy, and private infrastructure projects. With over 85 offices across the US, Canada, and Australia, we are committed to doing the right thing, every day, on every project.

We Value You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive, diverse organization committed to equity and inclusion, fostering creativity, innovation, and unity. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays. We invest in your professional growth through continuing education reimbursements, training, certifications, and internal mentoring programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans (compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503). We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement. Resumes submitted without such an agreement are considered property of Kleinfelder and may be used for our hiring purposes without obligation.