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Civil Engineer

Weston & Sampson

The Role

Overview

Entry-level civil engineer for geotech & environmental projects in DC area

Key Responsibilities

  • analysis
  • testing
  • field investigation
  • sample collection
  • construction monitoring
  • report prep

Tasks

-Assist in the preparation of reports and proposals -Prepare boring logs, stormwater best management practice inspection reports, and daily site visit reports -Perform analysis and testing -Conduct field investigations and soil sampling -Obtain applicable certifications for erosion and sediment control inspections -Collect and submit samples for environmental testing -Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations -Participate in construction observation and monitoring -Collaborate with project teams to develop engineering solutions

Requirements

  • acad
  • bachelor's
  • geotechnical
  • driver's license
  • communication
  • analytical

What You Bring

-Valid driver’s license and able to provide own reliable transportation to local and regional project sites -Experience with erosion and sediment controls is preferred -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering -Experience with geotechnical field investigations and construction observation is preferred -Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred -Ability to prepare and maintain electronic field records efficiently and accurately -Ability to work both independently and as part of a team -Proficiency in ACAD drafting software -Dam safety engineering experience or interest is preferred -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

The Company

About Weston & Sampson

-Founded in 1899 by Robert Spurr Weston, the firm pioneered U.S. wastewater treatment and grew with George Sampson to become a water-treatment innovator. -From a one-person consultancy in Boston, it expanded across the East Coast into a multi-practice engineering and environmental services firm. -Today it delivers interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services for public and private sectors, tackling projects from parks to water treatment plants. -Typical engagements include large urban park renewals, flood mitigation studies, PFAS removal at treatment facilities, and structural engineering for civic plazas. -Sector strengths include infrastructure systems and water resource projects, supported by environmental permitting, geotechnical, landscape architecture, and construction management. -Unusual facts: it continues to build on century-old innovations in wastewater treatment while evolving into climate resiliency and community revitalization.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction)

Municipal

Commercial

Buildings

Utilities

Government