Environmental Engineer I

  • Bay West LLC
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Full Time
Environmental Engineer I

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality .

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineer I to join our team! You will be responsible for performing on-site remediation system operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks. This position involves regular site visits to monitor and optimize remediation systems, ensuring their continuous and efficient operation.

Your Key Responsibilities

Perform local remediation system O&M tasks including routine site visits, system operational checks, system and groundwater sampling, system trouble shooting and operational adjustments, system cleanings and maintenance work.

Provide general labor, technical, engineering, and geological field support on various environmental site assessments; onsite investigations of contaminated soil, sediment and groundwater; construction observation; and preparation of drilling logs, geologic maps, cross-sections and technical reports.

Prepare accurate field notes, paperwork, sketches, and other forms of documents as needed.

Provide oversight of subcontractors and communicate with project managers.

Observe drilling and monitoring well installation, classifying soil and bedrock samples, and collect samples for field screening and laboratory analysis.

Accurately prepare soil boring logs, hydrographs, groundwater contour maps, field notes, sketches and other documentation of actions undertaken during site investigation and remediation projects.

Supervise the correct installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, recovery wells (vapor phase and water) and treatment systems.

Oversee the proper excavation of contaminated soil during remediation and construction projects.

Communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

BS in Engineering

0 to 3 years of experience in engineering role

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

40-hour HAZWOPER or ability to obtain one in 30 days

Able to obtain site access to secure areas such as Federal or State sites.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

Ability to work independently

Driver's license and ability to get to a site 24/7

Exceptional problem-solving skills, effective time-management, and strong organizational skills

Interest in hands on work, mechanical and technical skills and troubleshooting. Must be comfortable performing a variety of hands on tasks, including mechanical system troubleshooting, light plumbing and electrical work, mechanical repair.

Ability to travel up to 25%

Experience with field equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments, photoionization detectors (PIDs), and Trimble global positioning systems (GPS) units

Thorough understanding of current groundwater and soil sampling methods

Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and laws, including, but not limited to, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) cleanup guidance and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Physical Requirements

Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers (including reaching)

Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. over an 8-hour period and occasionally up to 50 lbs. over a four-hour period.

Ability to work outside in varying conditions, such as high heat, high humidity and extreme cold in remote locations.

Benefits

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Environmental Engineer I

Bay West LLC

St Paul, MN

Full Time

USD 52,900.00 - 79,350.00 per year

Published on 08/13/2025

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Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025

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