Junior Environmental Engineer
Company: Anchor QEA
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Title: Junior
Environmental Engineer Location: Madison, WI Job Type: Regular
Full-time Whats the Opportunity? Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time
entry level engineer to join our Madison, Wisconsin office. This
position will support environmental and civil engineering projects
through preparing technical reports, performing engineering
calculations, analyzing field data, and supporting the development
of design documents, as well as supporting environmental sampling
(soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water), field investigations,
and construction observation. Work may require travel, primarily
within the Great Lakes region (Wisconsin and Michigan), and
occasionally elsewhere in the United States. The successful
candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently and
collaboratively, show initiative and attention to detail, and
possess a strong interest in environmental engineering and
construction. Responsibilities: Provide support for environmental
and civil engineering projects through engineering analyses, field
investigations, and construction oversight. Prepare engineering
deliverables including design drawings, technical specifications,
cost estimation, and calculations Assist with data evaluation and
report writing (e.g., sampling plans, investigation reports, design
reports) Support multidisciplinary projects involving remediation
and infrastructure Perform environmental sampling (soil, sediment,
groundwater, surface water, biota) Deploy and operate field
equipment including hydraulic gradient devices, GPS units, data
loggers, and sampling vessels (e.g., jon boats, pontoon boats) What
Are We Looking For? Ideal candidates will have the following:
Bachelors degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, or a
related field 2 or more years of related experience in
environmental engineering or similar work Experience with
contaminated sediment or upland remediation and field data
collection technologies Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
ArcGIS or CAD experience preferred Small vessel operator
certification a plus Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, Outlook) Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills 40-hour HAZWOPER
certification (preferred; may be provided upon hire) Ability to
travel for field projects (up to 40%, depending on location and
project needs) What Can You Expect? A collaborative work
environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic
self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits
detailed below. Who Are We? Anchor QEA provides environmental
planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the
mission of transforming our environment and communities with
integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the
United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive,
sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making
generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be
our clients first choice for solving their most challenging
problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going
to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com. How to Apply? Apply online through Anchor QEAs
Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers
-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants with
a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part
of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to
recruitment@anchorqea.com Additional Information We work hard to
embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer,
Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work
environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based
on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veterans
status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a
comprehensive background check. Salary and Other Compensation:
Annual Bonus Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot
Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional
License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus,
Employee Referral Bonus. Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time
Positions: Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and
AD&D insurance Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid
company and 2 floating holidays annually Vacation: 2 weeks accrued
paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by
level. Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually Retirement Plan: 401k
plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits:
https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/
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