
Associate Engineering I
Elmwood Park, NJ · HybridFull-time$67–77K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Verdantas seeks an early-career civil engineer for its Site/Civil team in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The role supports site, airport, land development, and infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. The engineer will assist with design plans, calculations, technical documentation, and field assignments, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and applying fundamental civil engineering principles.
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Hybrid
Elmwood Park, NJ
Full time
R-101289
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
Verdantas is seeking an Engineering Staff I to join our Site/Civil team in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career civil engineer looking to build hands-on experience across a variety of exciting projects. You will support site and airport design, mixed-use developments, residential projects, higher education facilities, and other land development projects while working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
What You'll Do
As an Engineering Staff I, you will:
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Support civil and site design for land development, airport, mixed-use, residential, higher education, and other infrastructure projects
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Assist with the preparation of site plans, grading plans, utility layouts, stormwater designs, and other civil engineering deliverables
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Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to assist with engineering design, calculations, plans, and drawings
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Coordinate civil design activities with other engineering and design disciplines
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Perform engineering calculations and apply fundamental civil engineering principles to project work
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Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and assist with developing practical solutions
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Support project teams in meeting schedules, budgets, and technical requirements
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Assist licensed Professional Engineers with project design and documentation
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Participate in field assignments, site visits, and other project-related activities as needed
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Prepare clear and accurate technical documentation
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Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and other team members throughout the project lifecycle
What You'll Bring
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
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Master's degree in Civil Engineering is a plus
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Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining the EIT is strongly preferred
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Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
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Understanding of fundamental civil engineering theories, principles, and design practices
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Experience with MicroStation is a plus
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
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Ability to learn new technical skills and software quickly
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Ability to manage assignments and meet project deadlines
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Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field and project assignments
Salary Range:
$67,000.00 - $77,000.00
Benefits:
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Flexible Work Environment
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Paid Parental Leave
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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401(k) with Company Match
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Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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How this job compares
Set against the 5,136 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$67–77K/yr
- New Jersey median$91–129K/yr88 salary ranges
- US median$91–140K/yr2,830 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $72K, is 40% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($119K) — in the lowest quarter of Civil Engineer salary ranges in New Jersey.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 107 open Civil Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 5,136 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
- Pike Corporation9 open
- CDM Smith8 open
- Pennoni Associates Inc.8 open
- Experience
- Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,149 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,910 of the 5,136 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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