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(GZA) is currently seeking an Entry Level Environmental Engineer/Scientist with 1-2 years of consulting experience to support our growing environmental due diligence, site investigation and remediation, and regulatory compliance and permitting practice in our Oak Brook, Illinois, office. The successful candidate will have a solid educational background and must be self-motivated with a professional attitude.\nAs an Entry Level Environmental Engineer/Scientist, you will work on a fast-paced team of Scientists, Engineers, Project Managers, and Principals. You will perform extensive fieldwork and gain experience in field documentation with drilling teams, soil/groundwater/soil vapor sampling, monitoring well installations, remediation/construction field documentation, and environmental regulatory compliance and permitting projects. Our close-knit culture here at GZA will allow you to grow professionally. You will be mentored by seasoned professionals, who will in turn look to you to share technical knowledge and ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment. GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.\nBetween field work projects, you will work in a professional office setting, preparing detailed and accurate field documentation, data analysis, and reporting. In addition, you may be exposed to our Water Quality, Ecological Services, and Geotechnical practices in our Oak Brook and Chicago offices.\nWhat You Will Be Bringing:\nBachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s Degree a plus)\n1-2 years of related environmental engineering experience\nStrong attention to detail with excellent analytical capabilities\nPerform technical execution of projects under the supervision of project managers\nAbility to follow directions, and work independently or in a team setting\nStrong communication skills, problem solving, and organizational skills\nWorking knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suite\nAvailability to work Monday through Friday and some evenings and weekends\nAbility to travel locally and regionally\nA valid driver’s license in good standing\n40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and FE/EIT certification a plus\nDatabase, CADD, or ArcGIS a plus\nThe base salary for this position may range between $66,000 and $80,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.\nWhat You Will Be Getting:\nProfessional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).\nOpportunity to work in a wide range of engineering, manufacturing, and industrial environments.\nFlexible hybrid work environment.\nSmall firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.\nMentorship from experts in the industry.\nGenerous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan.\nGZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environments. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below, and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and project location.\nGZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.\nNote to Staffing Agencies:\nGZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 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