Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer (Entry-Level / Junior)

Build Your Career While Making a Lasting Environmental Impact

Are you an early-career Civil Engineer looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to meaningful environmental infrastructure projects? We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join a growing team and support the planning, design, permitting, and construction of landfill gas, piping, and solid waste projects. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop both your technical and field engineering skills in a collaborative environment that values mentorship, professional growth, and innovation. One will work on projects that support environmental sustainability while gaining exposure to engineering design, construction oversight, regulatory compliance, and client interaction.

A 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm specializing in environmental, civil, and infrastructure projects that help improve and protect the natural environment. Their team is dedicated to delivering smart, practical climate and environmental solutions for public and private sector clients. With a strong commitment to employee development, collaboration, and technical excellence, they provide opportunities for engineers to build rewarding, long-term careers while contributing to projects that make a positive difference in communities across the country.

What You'll Do

As a Civil Engineer, you'll work closely with project managers, senior engineers, clients, and contractors while supporting projects from planning through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with field activities including drilling oversight, probe and well installation, borehole logging, monitoring, sampling, and well development.
• Conduct construction quality assurance observations and inspections to verify compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Support preparation and review of engineering calculations, technical reports, design plans, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and clients throughout project execution.
• Collect, compile, and analyze field and project data for environmental investigations, compliance programs, and engineering studies.
• Assist with preparing permit applications, agency submittals, and regulatory responses.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and provide support for civil and piping system designs.
• Participate in field assignments and construction oversight activities that provide valuable real-world project experience.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3+ months of engineering, internship, or related practical experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCad
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Basic understanding of piping systems, pipelines, civil infrastructure, water distribution, or wastewater systems.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in both office and field environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Civil 3D.
• Exposure to landfill gas, natural gas, solid waste, or environmental projects.
• Water or wastewater engineering experience.
• Interest in pursuing or obtaining Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced consulting environment.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role offering a balance of office collaboration and hands-on field experience.

• Approximately 50% office-based and 50% field-based work.
• In-office presence expected at least once per week.
• Field assignments may range from day trips to multi-day project support activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate uneven terrain is required.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical engineering work and getting into the field to see projects come to life.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Long Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.