Project Engineer/Geologist

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

We’re looking for a Project Engineer/Geologist to join our growing team in Johnson City, TN. In this role, you’ll support a variety of environmental compliance and site investigation projects focused on groundwater, soil, sediment, and air quality assessments. You’ll assist with and lead field sampling efforts, perform data interpretation and visualization, and contribute to the development of environmental reports and remediation strategies. You’ll also work closely with project managers and senior technical staff to deliver high-quality work for a range of public- and private-sector clients across multiple industries.

Responsibilities:

• Perform field sampling and monitoring for groundwater, soil, surface water, sediment, and air quality, including oversight of soil borings and well installations
• Analyze and interpret environmental data to support the development of maps, cross-sections, and technical reports
• Assist with the preparation of environmental assessments, compliance documents, and remedial action plans
• Operate and maintain field equipment such as pumps, meters, and generators while ensuring safe, efficient field practices
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules and deliverables, supporting both field and office-based project tasks

Our Johnson City office sits in the heart of Northeast Tennessee, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. With easy access to hiking, lakes, and scenic drives, plus a growing downtown and vibrant community culture, Johnson City offers a high quality of life and a welcoming environment for professionals looking to live and grow in a small-city setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology (preferred), or related field; 
• 5+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience; 
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel overnight as needed; 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; 
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management abilities; 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in both office and field settings; 
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); 
• Working knowledge of field tools and equipment such as pumps, compressors, and field meters; 
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred but not required); 
• Willingness to obtain specialized safety or technical training as needed. 

   

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. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), 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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