Entry Level Environmental Engineer

Yu & Associates; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life/AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

401k with match

Bonus program

Annual reviews

Job summary

Yu & Associates seeks an Environmental Engineer for our Northern New Jersey office. You will perform soil and groundwater sampling, field inspections, and design solid waste facilities, while also providing modeling services, subcontractor oversight, and project coordination.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in environmental engineering, with OSHA HAZWOPER and E.I.T. preferred. Strong communication, analytical skills, and willingness to travel to client sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering is required.
• HAZWOPER and EIT are preferred qualifications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform soil and groundwater sampling.
• Conduct field inspections and design solid waste facilities.
• Provide modeling services, oversight of subcontractors, and project coordination.
• Interact with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Travel to various client sites as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Field work

Travel to client sites

Growth mindset

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering

E.I.T. preferred

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our firm is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Northern New Jersey office. The job will consist of a variety of tasks, but candidates can expect to perform soil and groundwater sampling, field inspections and design of solid waste facilities. Will also be providing modeling services, subcontractor oversight and project coordination. We require a self-motivated growth seeker who is effective at combining creative thinking with logical design ideas to develop solutions to challenging environmental problems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering.
• Trained in OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER preferred.
• E.I.T. preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with solid waste projects and knowledge of state and federal regulations is a plus.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
• Possess an energetic and professional demeanor.
• Interaction with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Field work as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various client sites.
• Own vehicle with a valid driver's license.

We offer employees competitive compensation packages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short, and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off, and401k retirement plan with company match.

YU & Associates' is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.

We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.

YU & Associates is committed to supporting our employees' well-being by providing benefits that are a valuable part of the compensation package. We partner with our employees to foster a healthy, safe and rewarding lifestyle both at work and at home. The Y&A benefits program for full-time employees include:

Benefits:

• Medical-National plan with low out of pocket costs to members.
• Dental-National plan.
• Vision-National plan with the largest vision network.
• Life/AD&D-Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed.
• Short-Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time.
• Long Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employeeis unable to work for an extended period.
• Employee Assistance Program-Employee 3rdparty support available when needed.
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match.
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance.
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance.

Tax Savings Tools:

• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts-Tax Free benefit to employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.

Value Adds:

• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $70,000