Staff Environmental/Civil Engineer (Entry Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in St Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

ERM is seeking a committed Staff Environmental/Civil Engineer to join our growing team in St. Louis, Missouri. Working under the direction of professional engineers, project managers, and partners, you will work on interesting site investigation and remediation projects throughout the Heartland area and other US and global locations. You may also have the opportunity to work on a variety of other types of projects, covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services.

This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest engineering and remediation technologies, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in engineering design associated with various types of remediation projects including both process and civil remediation. Design tasks can include evaluating data, performing calculations, conducting research, estimating quantities and costs, preparing design drawings, and writing technical specifications, contract documents, and design reports.


• Assist in providing support to the construction phase of various process and civil remediation projects. Construction support can include on-site inspection and testing, construction oversight, quality control/quality assurance review, and off-site support.


• Perform modeling, calculations, and controls design for the following: stormwater, soil solidification and stabilization, vapor and water head loss, treatability calculations, etc.


• Perform groundwater, soil, air, and vapor sampling at project sites.


• Perform periodic monitoring, operation, and maintenance on groundwater remediation, soil vapor extraction, sub-slab depressurization, and other types of remediation systems.


• Conduct other fieldwork, including remedial pilot tests, quality assurance activities, and construction oversight.


• Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.


• Prepare environmental compliance plans, permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water (SWPPPs and E&S Plans), groundwater, and wastewater.


• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during design and field activities.


• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.


• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Or 8+ years equivalent experience.


• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience.


• Engineer-in-Training preferred.


• Ability and willingness to travel.


• Willingness/interest in field assignments.  


• Environmental field work experience and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.


• Experience with AutoCAD.


• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D and ArcGIS preferred.


• Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).


• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.


• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.


• Excellent written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording detailed technical data and writing technical reports a plus. 


• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Detail-oriented and thorough.


• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.