Entry Level Environmental Specialist

Edge Engineering and Science • Houston, TX

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About The Position

EDGE is hiring an entry-level Environmental Specialist to support its Compliance and Liability Management group with multi-media environmental compliance services for clients in the oil and gas, chemical, and manufacturing industries. The role is based in EDGE’s Houston, Texas or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office and involves working with multidisciplinary teams on environmental inspections, assessments, sampling, permitting, and other compliance activities. Field work and travel may account for up to 50% of the time.

The position offers meaningful and challenging work, mentoring, and opportunities to develop a broad range of experience in environmental consulting. EDGE describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for employees to contribute to projects, grow their knowledge, and advance within the company. The role is intended for an ambitious, adaptable professional interested in technical quality, lifelong learning, and building a career with EDGE.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Availability to conduct field work and travel up to 50% of the time.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, quick to learn, and possessing a strong work ethic and practical, common-sense approach.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills to support positive relationships with internal teams, clients, agencies, and contractors.
• Excellent technical writing skills for environmental reports.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for environmental consulting, technical excellence and quality, leadership potential, commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and desire to build a long-term career with EDGE.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree.
• Knowledge of federal environmental and safety regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, TSCA, OSHA, and applicable state-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work, including site inspections and multi-media sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, and dust.
• Collect, organize, and manage large volumes of client data and documentation.
• Assist with operational site audits.
• Track audit progress and completion and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support preparation and submission of compliance reports, including Annual Waste Summaries, Tier II Reports, TRI Reports, and Discharge Monitoring Reports, for multiple clients.
• Assist with developing SPCC plans, SWP3 plans, waste management plans, contingency plans, and other environmental plans.
• Provide technical support on projects, including regulatory research, data collection and analysis, and preparation of technical documents.
• Work within quality, budget, schedule, and scope-specific expectations.
• Assist with modification and renewal of environmental permits, licenses, and plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan.
• Annual performance bonus program.
• Student loan repayment assistance after 12 months of employment for employees who graduated within six years of their start date.
• Competitive maternity leave.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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