Job Title: Entry Level Environmental Engineer

Job Description

An Associate Professional - Staff Engineer in the Overland Park, KS office will perform various activities related to environmental consulting. You will be a quick learner, motivated, eager to learn, embrace teamwork, and have the desire to develop professionally. Project responsibility will have a primary focus on civil/environmental services, landfills and landfill infrastructure, composting, and other projects that may require design, engineering, permitting, construction and operations support

Responsibilities

· Prepares and reviews engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.

· Follow directions of Project Manager that meet both client and company expectations

· Apply knowledge based on engineering or scientific problems and methods, review plans and assist in coordinating work under the direction of the Project Manager.

· Field work in varied terrain and weather will be required, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering, construction quality assurance, inspections, etc.

· Office-based tasks including: CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, permit applications, etc.

· Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.

· Travel (20% of travel expected): Typically local, occasionally overnight

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering required.

· EIT or Passed EIT preferred.

· Competent with using MS Office and other computer software normally used in environmental consulting.

· Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred but not required.

Work Environment

Will spend 50%-60% of the year working in the field on landfill sites. The other 50%-40% will be in their Overland Park, KS office. Office has cubicles and office spaces (rooms are for Project Managers and higher level Employees).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

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Salary : $25 - $31