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Field Environmental Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Terracon
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62400 - 87300 USD Yearly USD 62400.00 87300.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Field Environmental Engineer

Terracon is inviting applications for the Field Environmental Engineer role.

General Responsibilities

Provide engineering and consulting services for environmental projects including site investigations, engineering analysis, design, reporting, risk and remediation strategy, permit applications, environmental protection plans, and communication to technical and non‑technical clients. Services may include Phase I/II ESA, ecological field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.

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.
  • Understand and practice quality acumen.
  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Develop environmental engineering professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
  • Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
  • Conduct water, soil and other sampling.
  • Responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects.
  • May lead and assist in performing site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
  • Outline required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
  • Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
  • May have some direct interaction with client and project team in communicating services and findings.
  • Perform basic calculations and engineering analysis.
  • Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
  • 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.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification
  • Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation.
Compensation

Minimum $62,400 – Maximum $87,300. Final compensation based on qualifications and experience.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee‑owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with 7,000 professionals across 180 locations. Since 1965, we specialize in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering

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