General Application for Water Resources and Engineering (WRE)

EKI Environment & Water Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. seeks an environmental engineer to contribute to projects that shape long-term water security for communities, utilities, and ecosystems.

You will work from one of our offices and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of a Team Leader. The position welcomes professionals with a Bachelor’s degree in environmental fields and 2+ years of experience; Engineer-In-Training certification or license progression is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience preferred; entry-level is also acceptable.
• Engineer-In-Training certification or ability to obtain state license preferred, if applicable
• OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required, if applicable

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects shaping long-term water security for communities, utilities, and ecosystems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams under the guidance of the Team Leader.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environment and Resources, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geology & Geophysics, Geoscience, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.

The employee will report to the Team Leader (TL) and will be responsible for contributing to projects that shape long-term water security for communities, utilities, and ecosystems preferably working from one of our offices in the United States.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Responsibilities will be determined by Job Title
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environment and Resources, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geology & Geophysics, Geoscience, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience preferred; entry-level is also acceptable
• Engineer-In-Training certification or ability to obtain state license preferred, ifapplicable
• OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required, if applicable

Competencies

• Must have effective communication skills both oral and written
• Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
• Must have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
• Must have a great attitude and eager to learn
• Must have a current valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
• Must have the ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s), if applicable
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, if applicable
• Must be able to work 10-hour days, if applicable
• Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 50% of the time, if applicable

As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.

EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. This description may be amended at any time and employee may be assigned other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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