Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Compliance
About The Position
ERG is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Engineer to support environmental projects through research, data analysis, technical writing, and environmental assessments. The role offers recent graduates and early-career professionals an opportunity to build environmental consulting experience on a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving environmental compliance, regulatory research, technical documentation, and data management while developing knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and industry practices. This is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week in the office. Candidates should reside within one hour of Washington, D.C., to accommodate periodic onsite work in the D.C. area and at Indian Head, Maryland.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
- 0–1 year of professional experience.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0; college transcripts are required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technical concepts and regulatory requirements.
- Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen; this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations.
- Candidates should reside within one hour of Washington, D.C.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, research, academic projects, or other experience related to environmental science or environmental consulting.
- Familiarity with federal, state, or local environmental regulations.
Responsibilities
- Support environmental assessments, investigations, and compliance activities.
- Research environmental regulations, policies, and technical guidance.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret environmental data.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, summaries, and other project deliverables.
- Assist with environmental permitting, regulatory documentation, and compliance reviews.
- Review technical documents and project materials for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare maps and review GIS data in ArcPro.
- Collaborate with project managers, scientists, engineers, and other technical staff to meet project deadlines.
- Communicate and coordinate with clients and other contractors.
- Maintain organized project records and documentation.
- Support additional environmental consulting activities as project needs arise.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Educational benefits
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- 401(k) plan
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- 11–20 paid vacation days per year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 56 or more hours of sick leave per year, based on the state of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
