Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Flex)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Job Description
Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Step into Your New Role
The Austin office offers a wide range of challenging project work and a great opportunity to develop professionally. We are seeking an entry level Environmental Engineer, Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our environmental team. This person will execute environmental projects under the supervision of a Project Manager with key regional clients.
Successful candidates must have experience in the environmental consulting business and relevant environmental engineering, geology, or hydrogeology experience as described below.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assignments associated with environmental assessments, audits, permitting, subsurface investigations, remediation, and monitoring projects
- Develop and prepare work plans, project deliverables, geologic cross sections, and reports
- Work collaboratively with field and office staff, manage task-level activities, lead small teams and mentor in technical capabilities
- Coordinate technical aspects of small to moderate size projects with on-going review and interaction by Project Managers, senior operations, and technical staff
- Assist area business development activities and maintain effective client relations
- Understand financial management concepts and effectively prepare scopes of work and fee estimates for new or additional work; and
- Have a track record of high level of competency in environmental consulting to include
- Groundwater and soil sampling
- Installation of monitoring wells
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) preparations and inspections
- Air quality permitting and engineering
- Identification and evaluation of sensitive receptors
- Authoring technical reports
- Progressing sites towards regulatory closure
- Environmental data collection, interpretation, analytical data validation and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Observation and documentation in support of scientific investigations and engineered solutions.
Requirements:
Minimum of 0-3 years of experience in the environmental consulting business with demonstrated experience in investigation, remediation and monitoring, environmental permitting and general environmental compliance including environmental audits and stormwater.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related field of study
- Experience and demonstrated success working with large, private and public sector clients
- Experience interacting with clients, functioning on cross-disciplinary teams, supervising field staff, and supervising subcontractors
- Experience in client relationship development and preparation of proposals and cost estimates
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective technical presentations and deliver high quality written work products
- Ability to present technical information, both written and orally, in a concise and professional manner
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously
- Working knowledge of and proficiency with environmental regulations, regulatory organizations, and environmental permitting requirements
- Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.