Staff Environmental Engineer

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET); Butte (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Performance-based bonuses

ESOP (employee stock ownership plan)

Job summary

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) in Butte, MT is seeking an entry-level full-time Environmental Engineer, Hydrogeologist, Geological Engineer, or Geologist to apply core engineering and geologic principles on a range of projects. You will collaborate with project managers to prepare quality deliverables and conduct field investigations.

The role includes soil and groundwater sampling, data analysis, report preparation, and travels to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or related ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to obtain EI or GIT certification within two years if not licensed.
• Minimum 2 years experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability required.

Responsibilities

• Perform soil and groundwater sampling and well logging.
• Analyze hydrogeological and environmental data.
• Contribute to work plans and field investigations.
• Assist with and prepare engineering and project reports.
• Support proposals and marketing efforts.
• Travel to Montana, Rocky Mountain, and Pacific Northwest sites as needed.
• Ensure QA/QC to meet WET standards and safety practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Soil sampling

Groundwater sampling

Well logging

Data analysis

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Environmental Engineering / Hydrogeology / Geology

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Staff Environmental Engineer

Full Time Butte, MT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1065

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Environmental Engineer/Hydrogeologist/Geological Engineer/Geologist
Location: Montana
Job Type: Full-Time
Department:Environmental/Geoscience Services
Reports To: Senior Engineer or Project Manager

About Water & Environmental Technologies (WET)

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a 100% employee-owned environmental and civil engineering consulting firm headquartered in Butte, Montana, with offices throughout Montana and Wyoming. Since 2000, WET has grown from a small group of groundwater specialists into a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, scientists, and planners working on water resources, public infrastructure, environmental remediation, and community development projects across the Rocky Mountain region.

Our mission and culture are grounded in delivering high-quality, practical solutions for our clients while supporting our employees and the communities we serve. WET’s vision emphasizes long-term growth for our company, coworkers, clients, and communities through strong company culture, community involvement, and a commitment to quality work. Our core purpose is simple: collaborate with people and solve problems that positively impact the communities we serve.

As an employee-owned company, WET values teamwork, innovation, ethical practice, professional growth, and community engagement—principles that guide how we approach projects and how we support each other as colleagues.

Job Summary:

WET is seeking an entry level full time self-motivated Environmental Engineer, Hydrogeologist, Geological Engineer, or Geologist who can independently apply core environmental engineering and geologic principles and standards to a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate will bring practical experience and technical knowledge to support the development of effective and constructible design solutions for environmental and geoscience projects.

The successful applicant will collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary design teams to prepare high-quality project deliverables. Responsibilities include collecting field data, preparing and assisting with preparation of engineering reports, developing work plans and calculations, conducting field investigations, and overseeing drilling and construction activities, assure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental regulations and supporting various phases of project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Soil and groundwater sampling.
• Well logging.
• Hydrogeological and environmental data analysis.
• Soil classification
• Preparation and assistance with implementation of work plans.
• Assistance with and preparation of engineering and project reports.
• Assist with proposal preparation and marketing efforts.
• Assit with geoscience based projects across Montana, the Rocky Mountain, and Pacific Northwest regions.
• Review for quality assurance and quality control to ensure compliance with WET standards.
• Convey design analysis and results effectively in written reports and documentation.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication.
• Travel to WET job sites, and other WET offices, as necessary.
• Be safety conscious at all times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Hyrdrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, , or related degreefrom an ABET accredited College or University.
• If not licensed, the ability to obtain an EI or GIT certification license within two years of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years experience preferred but not required.
• Basic MS Office skills including, but not limited to, Word and Excel.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required.

Preferred Skills:

• Analyzing information and problem solving.
• Soil and groundwater sampling.
• Well logging.
• Hydrogeological and environmental data analysis.
• Soil classification

Work Environment:

• Combination of office work and fieldwork in various weather conditions.
• Will require travel to multiple sites or remote locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary will range is $60,000 to $75,000 annually and will be based on the successful candidate’s specific qualifications and experience. WET offers a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition to the benefits package, WET offers performance-based bonuses, an Employee Sponsored 401k, and an employee stock ownership program (ESOP) which provides company ownership to all employees at no cost to the employee.

WET is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.

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