Entry Level Environmental Engineer Jobs
New grad environmental engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a relevant project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Automotive, with employers like GSI Environmental, Amazon, and Gotion hiring at this level now.
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Position: Environmental Engineer
Job Code: ENEVP1 + Eng I, Environmental Eng
Location: Covington, VA
The Opportunity:
The Environmental Engineer is responsible for compliance activities associated with the various environmental laws, regulations, and policies applicable to a large, fully integrated Kraft pulp and paper mill, and for helping to ensure that mill personnel understand the requirements. The focus will be on the water regulatory program.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
The Environmental Engineer will perform the following work functions:
- For the following compliance programs, the EE must fully understand the regulatory requirements, ensure that required elements are included in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies, that a written program is maintained and revised as conditions or regulations change, that applicable personnel are trained in the procedures for the program, that reports are accurate and submitted on time, and that required documentation is organized and readily accessible.
- Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES).
- Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (VELAP) or similar programs.
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
- Aboveground Storage Tank Regulations/Compliance.
- EPCRA/CERCLA reports. Tier II, Form R, continuous release of reportable quantities.
- Water Withdrawal Reporting.
- Assist in the development of permit applications for projects for submission to required regulatory agencies.
- Assist with special projects and provide support to operational departments and engineering.
- Maintain strong relationships with other departments to communicate environmental needs and expectations.
- Drive efforts to meet mill water sustainability goals in support of company goals.
- Support environmental lab technicians with periodic process analyses such as kappa, black liquor solids contents, green liquor TA, etc., bacterial testing, HPLC testing.
- Support site sustainability efforts and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Weekend and holiday duty. Report approximately every fourth week on weekends and holidays. While on call duty, attend morning meetings, check for permit deviations or releases, and respond accordingly. Report to the mill as soon as possible, at any time of day or night, to address emergencies.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, mechanical, environmental engineering, or environmental science.
- At least two years’ experience in industry and with environmental compliance, preferably in pulp and paper. Wastewater treatment plant experience a plus.
- Experience in a lab and understanding of lab procedures and sampling best practices is required.
- Experience with lab certification practices (preferred).
- Experience in compliance with water permitting, permit development and implementation.
- Proficient computer skills (including MS Office, most importantly Excel and Microsoft Word & PI Process Book).
- Willing and able to walk and work in an industrial location indoors or outdoors, including walking up and down steps and ladders with all safety equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, steel-toed shoes, etc.).
Required Competencies
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to analyze process and environmental data trends.
- Safety mindset.
- Program development.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Position: Environmental Engineer
Job Code: ENEVP1 + Eng I, Environmental Eng
Location: Covington, VA
The Opportunity:
The Environmental Engineer is responsible for compliance activities associated with the various environmental laws, regulations, and policies applicable to a large, fully integrated Kraft pulp and paper mill, and for helping to ensure that mill personnel understand the requirements. The focus will be on the water regulatory program.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
The Environmental Engineer will perform the following work functions:
- For the following compliance programs, the EE must fully understand the regulatory requirements, ensure that required elements are included in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies, that a written program is maintained and revised as conditions or regulations change, that applicable personnel are trained in the procedures for the program, that reports are accurate and submitted on time, and that required documentation is organized and readily accessible.
- Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES).
- Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (VELAP) or similar programs.
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
- Aboveground Storage Tank Regulations/Compliance.
- EPCRA/CERCLA reports. Tier II, Form R, continuous release of reportable quantities.
- Water Withdrawal Reporting.
- Assist in the development of permit applications for projects for submission to required regulatory agencies.
- Assist with special projects and provide support to operational departments and engineering.
- Maintain strong relationships with other departments to communicate environmental needs and expectations.
- Drive efforts to meet mill water sustainability goals in support of company goals.
- Support environmental lab technicians with periodic process analyses such as kappa, black liquor solids contents, green liquor TA, etc., bacterial testing, HPLC testing.
- Support site sustainability efforts and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Weekend and holiday duty. Report approximately every fourth week on weekends and holidays. While on call duty, attend morning meetings, check for permit deviations or releases, and respond accordingly. Report to the mill as soon as possible, at any time of day or night, to address emergencies.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, mechanical, environmental engineering, or environmental science.
- At least two years’ experience in industry and with environmental compliance, preferably in pulp and paper. Wastewater treatment plant experience a plus.
- Experience in a lab and understanding of lab procedures and sampling best practices is required.
- Experience with lab certification practices (preferred).
- Experience in compliance with water permitting, permit development and implementation.
- Proficient computer skills (including MS Office, most importantly Excel and Microsoft Word & PI Process Book).
- Willing and able to walk and work in an industrial location indoors or outdoors, including walking up and down steps and ladders with all safety equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, steel-toed shoes, etc.).
Required Competencies
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to analyze process and environmental data trends.
- Safety mindset.
- Program development.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
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Entry Level Environmental Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level environmental engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for a degree in environmental engineering or a related field, hands-on internship or co-op experience, and familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, GIS, or environmental modeling software. A portfolio of site assessments, lab reports, or capstone projects strengthens your application. Tailoring your resume to each posting and highlighting relevant coursework closes the gap when experience is limited.
Which companies hire entry level environmental engineers?
Companies hiring entry level environmental engineers right now include GSI Environmental, Amazon, and Gotion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers environmental consulting firms, civil and infrastructure contractors, government agencies, and industrial manufacturers with active compliance programs.
Are there remote entry level environmental engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are field- or office-based. About 25% of entry level environmental engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering data analysis, report writing, and permitting work that doesn't require a physical site presence. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote at this experience level.
Are these new grad environmental engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior environmental engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op terms toward the requirement, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level," "new grad," or "junior" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level environmental engineers?
Entry Level environmental engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face ongoing regulatory compliance obligations, infrastructure projects, and site remediation work that requires consistent entry level support alongside senior staff.