Environmental Engineer I: Field & Compliance

UES; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking an Environmental Engineer I to support environmental planning, design, and compliance for varied projects. The role involves fieldwork, data collection, and preparing technical documents under close supervision.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in environmental engineering, 0–2 years of related experience, and familiarity with federal/state environmental regulations. Travel 0–20% to sites in CA and AZ may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships included).
• Basic understanding of federal/state environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 (e.g., NEPA-related documents, SWPPP, SPCC).
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and analyses.
• Coordinate with internal teams (civil, geotechnical, construction).
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate field notes and project records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Environmental modeling tools

Job description

UES is seeking an Environmental Engineer I to support environmental planning, design, and compliance for varied projects. The role involves fieldwork, data collection, and preparing technical documents under close supervision.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in environmental engineering, 0–2 years of related experience, and familiarity with federal/state environmental regulations. Travel 0–20% to sites in CA and AZ may be required.