Entry-Level Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineer, or Architect

Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers

About Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers

Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers provides environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and project support services for schools, hospitals, industrial facilities, government agencies, and commercial properties.

Our projects involve real-world environmental and building-related challenges that require both technical understanding and practical field experience. We work directly with facility owners, contractors, and project teams to help projects move forward safely and efficiently.

Position Overview

We are seeking an entry-level Environmental or Civil Engineer to support environmental consulting and project-related work throughout Louisiana and surrounding areas.

This role combines field work, project coordination, technical documentation, and engineering support. The position is intended for someone early in their career who wants hands-on project experience and the opportunity to grow into larger technical and project management responsibilities over time.

This is not a desk-only engineering role. Team members spend time both in the field and in the office supporting active projects.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with environmental investigations and site assessments
• Performing field documentation and project observations
• Supporting asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality projects
• Assisting with sampling activities and data collection
• Preparing technical reports and project documentation
• Assisting with project coordination and scheduling
• Supporting development of project specifications, scopes of work, and drawings
• Coordinating with contractors, facility personnel, and project stakeholders
• Reviewing project information and laboratory results

What You’ll Learn

This role provides hands-on exposure to:

• Environmental consulting and industrial hygiene projects
• Construction and remediation activities
• Technical reporting and project documentation
• Client and contractor coordination
• Specification and scope development
• Field investigations and building assessments
• Project management responsibilities
• Environmental regulations and compliance requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or related scientific field
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Preferred:

• EIT certification or ability to obtain
• Marched in a band or played sports while in High School
• Internship or field experience related to construction, engineering, or environmental work
• AutoCAD or drafting software experience
• OSHA training
• TWIC card

Who This Role Fits

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Wants practical, hands-on engineering experience
• Enjoys solving problems in active project environments
• Is comfortable balancing office and field responsibilities
• Learns quickly and adapts to changing project conditions
• Wants exposure to both technical and project management work
• Is interested in long-term professional growth within a consulting environment

Work Environment

Projects may involve:

• Schools and universities
• Industrial facilities
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Government and commercial buildings
• Construction and renovation sites

Some night or weekend work may occasionally be required depending on project schedules.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Successful candidates are typically people who:
• Want hands-on project experience early in their career
• Are comfortable both in the field and office
• Communicate professionally with contractors, clients, and project teams
• Learn quickly and take initiative
• Stay organized while balancing multiple responsibilities
• Want to grow into project management, technical documentation, and engineering support responsibilities over time

Growth Opportunity

This position is intended as a long-term growth opportunity within the company. Team members will have the opportunity to expand into larger project management, technical consulting, specification development, and engineering support responsibilities as experience is gained.

Pleas email resumes and a brief cover letter to wwhite@wynnwhite.com and sbezet@wynnwhite.com