INTERA is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Environmental, Civil, or Geological Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of talented environmental professionals on a diverse range of projects. From environmental site assessment and investigation, landfill permitting and management, mine permitting and reclamation, and general site hydrogeological characterization and modeling, you’ll gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful environmental solutions. This diverse workload will often entail data collection in the field; therefore, we’re looking for someone who is able to travel throughout New Mexico or to our other INTERA offices for work.

Here at INTERA, we value self-sufficiency, commitment to excellence, and collaboration. So, an ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting, working in teams, and has a solid work ethic that would benefit both clients and colleagues. If this sounds like you, apply today, and join us in our corporate vision of Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow!

Responsibilities

This position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, so we will not be considering remote candidates at this time.

• Travel up to 50% of the time for field-related activities, sometimes for multi-week assignments
• Support multi-disciplinary projects involving permitting, site remediation, and contamination characterization
• Implement field investigations (soil, groundwater, surface water) 
• Collect environmental samples and/or use field instruments to monitor environmental conditions (groundwater, stormwater, surface water, soil vapor, landfill gas, soil/sediment, and air)
• Document, manage, and analyze environmental data to develop graphical summaries and reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, engineering plans, and specifications under the direction of a project manager 
• Develop and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements for fieldwork
• Oversee work performed by subcontractors, to ensure work is completed following work plans, design drawings, specifications, and/or client expectations

Required Qualifications

Selected candidates will be required to provide transcripts and writing samples.

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering
• Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to ensure routine tasks are completed on schedule
• Capable of providing thorough and accurate records of field activities using forms and logs
• Ability to produce clear and accurate engineering design calculations
• Strong technical writing capabilities
• Self-starter, detail oriented, and able to produce top quality deliverables
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in working both independently and in project teams
• Willing and able to safely drive and/or travel to project sites for multiple weeks using company or rental vehicles
• EIT certification or the ability to achieve certification within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or Geological Engineering
• Previous experience with Land Surveying, Hydrological Modeling, and AutoCAD/GIS in support of engineering design work
• Familiarity with soil classifications and experience field logging soil characteristics (e.g. in support of geotechnical drilling)
• Previous experience with construction oversight and implementing construction quality assurance programs
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems (field equipment and instruments, pumps, blowers, etc.)
• Experience with data evaluation and technical report preparation
• Desire to pursue licensure as a New Mexico professional engineer
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher training

About INTERA & Our Benefits

INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2024 award winner!

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match and a Student Debt Retirement Savings Program
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, at least 3 weeks of vacation per year, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more

These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.