Civil Engineer

About the Role

This entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer role focuses on supporting a wide range of solid waste projects, including landfill and landfill gas system design, permitting, construction plans, and construction oversight. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project staff in overseeing drilling activities, including probe and well installation, borehole logging, well development, well construction, monitoring, and sampling.
• Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations and similar construction inspections to verify compliance with design plans, specifications, and construction requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews on work products such as reports, design plans, calculations, and data prior to submission.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, subcontractors, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Compile field and analytical data and help prepare portions of technical reports.
• Assist in preparing permit applications and regulatory agency submittals and responses.
• Compile data and prepare basic engineering calculations to support reports, design documents, and other technical studies.
• Support design efforts for landfills and landfill gas systems, including preparation of construction plans and related documentation.
• Participate in construction oversight activities in the field, including observing contractor work, documenting progress, and reporting issues.
• Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D, under supervision, to assist in preparing engineering drawings and design layouts.
• Apply Microsoft Excel and Word to organize data, perform basic analyses, and prepare documentation.
• Contribute to projects involving wastewater distribution, landfill operations, and related environmental infrastructure.
• Engage in ongoing learning to build proficiency in technical report writing, regulatory compliance, and solid waste engineering practices.
• Collaborate closely with a team of engineers to support project schedules, deliverables, and quality standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 3+ months of civil engineering or civil engineering internship experience, with total experience ideally up to one year.
• Interest in obtaining an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification in the near future.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD at an intermediate level.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word at an above-average level.
• Foundational ability in technical report writing.
• Basic understanding of wastewater distribution systems.
• Ability to support design and construction oversight for landfill and landfill gas projects.
• Capability to perform basic engineering calculations and compile technical data.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk through rough terrain on a regular basis.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to construction quality assurance and compliance.
• Effective communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Civil 3D for civil engineering design.
• Prior experience working on landfill projects.
• Experience with wastewater projects or systems.
• Exposure to environmental site assessments, emissions monitoring, groundwater and soil investigations, or regulatory compliance projects.
• Familiarity with preparing permit applications and regulatory submittals.
• Interest in working on projects that reduce methane emissions, repurpose contaminated properties, produce alternative energy, or support carbon sequestration.
• Desire to grow within an employee-owned firm and build a long-term career in civil and environmental engineering.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment.
• Approximately 50% office-based (design, analysis, reporting).
• Approximately 50% field-based (drilling activities, construction oversight, monitoring, sampling).
• Field work may involve long days outdoors, walking over rough terrain, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Office work will involve extensive use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other standard engineering tools.

Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire position.
• Based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay And Benefits

• Pay range: $31.25 - $32.69/hr.
• Benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave). Eligibility requirements apply.

Application Deadline

• Anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.