What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer - Entry-level position at Ayres?
Finding the right fit
If you’re looking for a technical role where you can work on meaningful environmental and community-focused projects while maintaining work-life balance, the Ayres Midwestern Environmental team may be a great match. We’re seeking a motivated Environmental Engineer to support our expanding Environmental group within the Development Services Division.
Our multidisciplinary team—environmental, planning, landscape architecture, and economic development—works together from early project concepts through investigation, design, and construction. This collaborative approach helps our staff grow professionally while delivering strong results for our clients and the communities we serve.
We’re looking for someone who wants to build their career alongside experienced project managers and technical leads. You’ll support a wide range of environmental engineering tasks including assessment, site investigation, remediation, stormwater and solid waste engineering, and regulatory compliance. Much of our work centers on Brownfield redevelopment in Wisconsin and across the country. Ayres has helped remediate and redevelop hundreds of Brownfield sites nationwide, earning numerous state and national awards.
Become a part of a nationally recognized USA Today Top Workplace! Our commitment to working together and improving our lives rings true, and we are proud to grow our team with driven and valued individuals. Join us today and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.
On any given day, you may:
- Assist with the design of civil and environmental engineering systems.
- Collect soil and groundwater samples to support investigation and remediation projects.
- Prepare field reports, maps, and site documentation.
- Interpret environmental data and perform engineering calculations.
- Conduct Phase I and II ESAs and impact assessments following ASTM standards.
- Support design, permitting, contracting, construction administration, and construction observation for solid waste and other environmental engineering projects (e.g., soil density testing, geomembrane installation oversight, well installation observation).
- Prepare SPCC plans, petroleum storage tank and containment designs, mining reclamation plans, stormwater permits, SWPPPs, and other engineering plans related to redevelopment and Brownfield projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geological/Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
- Passed the FE exam or ability to pass within one year.
- Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer licensure.
- Minimum one year of relevant environmental engineering experience (investigation, soil/groundwater sampling, or technical reporting).
- Experience in any of the following: Phase I/II ESAs, hydrogeologic sampling and evaluation, solid waste or stormwater permitting, SPCC compliance, NEPA/WEPA, or Wisconsin NR 700-series investigations.
- Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and data management skills.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to travel in and out of state, including overnight stays.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., work on uneven terrain, and perform outdoor fieldwork up to 25% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 2–4 years of environmental or geological consulting experience.
- Experience with Civil3D (CAD).
- Familiarity with environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, Brownfield redevelopment, UST/AST design and regulations, and stormwater permitting/inspections.
- Knowledge of solid waste engineering, landfill siting, permitting, construction, operations, and post-closure maintenance.
- Working knowledge of Wisconsin and federal environmental regulations (NR 100–700 series, NEPA/WEPA, RCRA, CERCLA, SPCC, etc.).
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
- PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/