Environmental or Civil Engineer​/Scientist

Entry-Level Environmental And Civil Engineering Opportunity

This is an entry-level opportunity requiring 0-2 years of experience. This role is a unique multi-disciplinary opportunity, ideal for an early-career professional looking to gain rapid exposure to both environmental and civil engineering services. The successful candidate will support and receive direct mentorship from local Project Managers in RVE's Lehigh Valley Office working primarily on projects in the region. The opportunity offers broad exposure to a variety of technical disciplines involved in land acquisition and development, including but not limited to the following:

• Environmental Site Assessments
• Hazardous Materials Sampling, Analysis, and Abatement
• Subsurface Investigations
• Soil and Groundwater Sampling
• Underground Storage Tank Removal and Closure
• Land Surveying
• Municipal Ordinance Review
• Conceptual Site Plan Development
• Stormwater Management
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems Assessment
• Building Structural Assessment

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Due Diligence:
  Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, including historical research and field inspections. Conduct Hazardous Materials Surveys (Asbestos, Lead Based Paint, PCBs) and monitoring for Indoor Air Quality. Perform Phase II ESAs including overseeing of underground storage tank removals (including soil verification sampling and closure reporting), assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data.
  
  Field oversight of environmental investigations and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with job specifications and regulations.
• Subsurface Investigations:
  Lead field efforts for soil and groundwater sampling investigations. Utilize ground penetrating radar and utility mark-outs to support safe excavations and assess subsurface site conditions.
• Site Design and Development:
  Assist in the development of conceptual site plans using AutoCAD. Review municipal ordinances to ensure project compliance with local zoning and land-use laws.
• Stormwater:
  Develop stormwater management strategies and drainage calculations.
• Field Investigations:
  Oversee land title surveying and assist in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Fire Suppression Systems and Structural Assessments for existing buildings. Identify and implement solutions to both routine and more complex field and/or laboratory problems and accurately document results;
  Communicate with supervisor on any challenges encountered on project sites.
• Reporting:
  Assist with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans; data management and evaluation; and environmental assessment and remediation. Develop recommendations to address any identified issues.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A desire to contribute professionally and personally to improving safety and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley region.
• 0-2 years of work-related experience.
• Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of computer aided design software, AutoCAD, InRoads and Excel is not required, but preferred.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology

Certifications/Licenses Required

• EIT preferred not required

What We Offer

Mentorship and training from experienced environmental professionals.

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires frequent and prolonged computer use. May occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested…