Environmental Compliance Specialist

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC • Hunt Valley, MD

1d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

EA is seeking an early-career Environmental Compliance Specialist with 2–3 years of experience to support environmental compliance projects for commercial and government clients. The role involves managing assigned tasks and producing high-quality technical work while developing consulting and regulatory expertise. Work may include compliance assessments, inspections, audits, permitting, reporting, recordkeeping, and corrective-action support under programs such as RCRA, CWA, CAA, SDWA, TSCA, and EPCRA. The position includes facility visits and fieldwork, and requires the ability to travel as needed and pass a motor vehicle records check. The employee must be located within commuting distance of Hunt Valley, Maryland.

EA describes its culture as collaborative, curious, and team-centric, with a focus on high-quality, objective, interdisciplinary environmental services, servant leadership, community service, flexibility, and employee career development. EA provides training and coaching and encourages employees to guide their own career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of environmental compliance experience in consulting, industry, or government.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations including RCRA, CWA, CAA, SDWA, TSCA, and/or EPCRA.
• Experience with compliance inspections, audits, permitting, reporting, or environmental recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational, project management, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork and travel as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Located within commuting distance of Hunt Valley, Maryland.
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle records check required by the company's insurer.
• Applicants must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience preparing SWPPPs, SPCC Plans, permit applications, or other compliance plans.
• Experience with hazardous waste, stormwater, air emissions, EPCRA, or AST/UST compliance.
• Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001.
• Knowledge of Maryland or Mid-Atlantic environmental regulations.
• Experience with GIS, compliance databases, or digital inspection tools.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER or other relevant environmental health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance projects, including inspections, audits, compliance evaluations, permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Prepare and update compliance documents such as SWPPPs, SPCC Plans, Operations & Maintenance Plans, permit applications, and related reports.
• Manage assigned tasks from planning through completion, meeting deadlines, scope, and quality requirements.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and prepare clear, accurate, technically sound deliverables.
• Conduct facility visits and inspections, maintain documentation, and communicate with clients, regulators, and project teams.
• Support proposals, scope development, cost estimates, and client engagement activities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with low-deductible health coverage for the employee and family.
• Generous paid-time-off policy.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development, including training and coaching.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee wellness program.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level