Entry Level Environmental Engineer

Actalent • Overland Park, KS • 1h ago

Job Title: Entry Level Environmental Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as an Associate Professional - Staff Engineer in Overland Park, KS, where you will engage in various environmental consulting activities. As a quick learner, motivated and eager to develop professionally, you will focus on civil/environmental services, landfills, and landfill infrastructure, composting, and other projects that require design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.

Follow directions of the Project Manager to meet both client and company expectations.

Apply engineering or scientific knowledge to solve problems, review plans, and assist in coordinating work under the direction of the Project Manager.

Conduct fieldwork in varied terrain and weather, including surveys, data gathering, construction quality assurance, and inspections.

Perform office-based tasks such as CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans, and facility diagrams.

Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.

Travel locally with occasional overnight trips, approximately 20% of the time.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related major.

Progress toward a Professional Engineering license or E.I.T certification is preferred.

Competency in using MS Office and other computer software commonly used in environmental consulting.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D design software is ideal.

Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in data collection, report writing, and field inspection.

Knowledge in groundwater, geology, and construction quality assurance.

Familiarity with Hazwoper certification.

Work Environment

The role involves spending 50%-60% of the year working in the field on landfill sites, with the remaining 40%-50% in the Overland Park, KS office. The office features cubicles and separate office spaces for Project Managers and higher-level employees

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $31.25/hr.

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 fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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