Entry level Water Resources - Engineer or Scientist - (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Graduates)

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member has a personal stake in delivering exceptional results for our clients. As employeeowners, we take pride in building lasting relationships, putting people first, and working collaboratively to create solutions that make a real impact.

We believe we do our best work together-by bringing together talented, passionate, multidisciplinary professionals who share a commitment to learning, innovation, and service. When we combine our expertise and perspectives, even the most complex challenges become opportunities.

About the Role

As an Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer or Scientist, you'll be exposed to a wide range of field and office responsibilities that will build a strong foundation for your career in environmental and water resources work.

Your field work may include:

Erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) inspections
• Transportation construction inspections
• Stormwater sampling
• Environmental compliance inspections
• Stream monitoring
• Stormwater infrastructure mapping

Your office responsibilities may include:

• Preparing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
• Preparing water quality permit applications
• Writing technical reports
• Developing documentation related to stormwater management and municipal stormwater compliance

This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about fieldwork, comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions, and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline;
• 1-4 years of experience in a water resources-related field;
• Interest and/or experience in stormwater inspections, construction inspections, water quality permitting, stormwater management, or permit compliance;
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn new technical skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Comfort with outdoor work, including walking on uneven or slick terrain and working in inclement weather

Preferred Qualifications:

• TDEC Level 1 Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Experience with ArcGIS
• OSHA 10Hour training (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. CEC does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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