Entry Level Environmental Field Scientist

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

3d • $45,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The entry-level Environmental Scientist will work across EA’s Water and Natural Resources group on projects involving sediment and dredging, climate and coastal issues, water quality, stream restoration, and related areas. The position supports the Hunt Valley, Maryland, and Deerfield, Illinois, offices and requires travel between locations. Expected travel is 50%, with occasional extended trips and weekend or holiday travel.

The role involves team-based field activities, which may include on-water or near-water work, sediment and biological sample collection, water-quality assessments, and sample processing. It also supports data collection and processing, analysis, and report writing. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds consistently and pass a motor vehicle records check for required driving duties. Offers are contingent on successfully completing a drug screen.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Ecology, Oceanography, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Field experience involving work on or near waterbodies and data record keeping.
• Data-processing experience.
• Entry-level report-writing experience.
• Experience keeping field data records.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Flexibility for routine travel, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently.
• Ability to pass the motor vehicle records check required for driving duties.
• Successful completion of a drug screen as a condition of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with vessel and trailer operations and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and write reports.
• Perform field assessments.
• Carry out on-water and boat work.
• Travel for project-based field activities, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes regions, including travel between the Hunt Valley, Maryland, and Deerfield, Illinois, offices.
• Participate in team-based field activities, including on-water or near-water work, sediment and biological collection, water-quality assessments, and sample processing.
• Support data collection, entry, management, and processing.
• Support report writing and data analysis.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with low-deductible health coverage for employees and their families.
• Generous paid-time-off policy.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development, 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