Entry-level Environmental Engineer

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, bright, and talented entry-level environmental engineer or environmental scientist located in our Butte, MT office. This position focuses primarily on fieldwork, field investigation support, data management, and construction oversight and safety while working at a consulting firm that leads the industry in addressing problems associated with mining and mining-related impacts. Combined with our national presence, we provide a wide range of opportunities for growth and career development.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

• An entry-level environmental engineer or environmental scientist is typically assigned specific tasks on project teams and is expected to use their knowledge to resolve the engineering problems and tasks they are assigned under the mentorship of senior staff.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations in support of projects.
• Verify calculation briefs developed by peers.
• Perform data validation, and write data summary reports.
• Ensure that assigned tasks are performed correctly with appropriate QA/QC.
• Research design options and document findings for Project Manager/Engineer.
• Provide information to Project Manager/Engineer for incorporation into specifications.
• Assist in the development of technical documents.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Support business development activities.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Assist field investigations and provide construction oversight by following safety policies and a thorough understanding of specifications and thorough documentation of contractor activities and safety procedures.
• Travel to job sites is required to support ongoing and potential project work activities.

What will you need to succeed?

• BS in a related science or engineering discipline; EIT preferred for entry-level engineers.
• 0-3 years of relative experience.
• Experience working around construction equipment and/or in a construction environment.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (CAD).
• Proficient in computer applications including models, Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and participation in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail oriented, and proficient at compiling and managing data.
• Some surveying experience is a plus.
• OSHA HAZWOPER Training a plus but will train.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.

• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.