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Environmental Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Terracon
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 71100 - 110100 USD Yearly USD 71100.00 110100.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Staff Environmental Engineer

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Responsibilities include providing engineering and consulting services for a broad array of environmental projects. Tasks include site investigations, engineering analysis, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, report preparation, permit applications, risk assessments, and environmental protection plans. Applicants will handle Phase I/II ESA, ecological and natural resource surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, stormwater management, site permitting and planning.

Essential

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Proficient environmental engineering professional responsible for managing and executing site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
  • Assists in developing the scope of work for routine projects.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
  • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
  • Works closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
  • Prepares proposals and reports and outlines investigations for approval by senior level professionals.
  • May supervise field staff including field engineers, environmental scientists and technicians.
  • Interacts with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.
  • Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related degree.
  • Minimum 1‑3 years’ experience.
  • Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation.

Expected salary range: $71,100 – $110,100 (may vary by location and qualifications).

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi‑disciplinary firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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