Environmental Engineer I - Fieldwork & Compliance

UES, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UES, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Engineer I to support environmental planning, design, and compliance for various projects. The role involves assisting with analyses, fieldwork, and documentation under supervision, with onsite responsibilities and travel.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering and up to two years of related experience, plus familiarity with regulatory requirements. EIT is preferred, and GIS or AutoCAD familiarity is a plus.

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

Field sampling

Data collection

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Environmental modeling tools

Job description

UES, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Engineer I to support environmental planning, design, and compliance for various projects. The role involves assisting with analyses, fieldwork, and documentation under supervision, with onsite responsibilities and travel.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering and up to two years of related experience, plus familiarity with regulatory requirements. EIT is preferred, and GIS or AutoCAD familiarity is a plus.