Junior Environmental Professional

Hart & Hickman • Raleigh, NC

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Hart & Hickman, we're looking for a Junior Environmental Professional who's ready to take their early career to the next level. With 2–4 years of experience under your belt, you've gotten a taste of environmental consulting and you're hungry for more - more responsibility, more technical challenge, and a firm that's genuinely invested in where you're headed. At H&H, junior staff aren't treated as a number - they're treated as the next generation of leaders at the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 2–4 years of environmental consulting experience with demonstrated field and technical experience
• Familiarity with environmental site assessment and sampling protocols.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Someone who's curious, takes initiative, and wants to grow into a well-rounded consultant and leadership role over time
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including in outdoor and field conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with regulatory programs in the Carolinas is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support and manage environmental assessment and remediation projects locally and nationally, both in the field and in the office
• Assist with site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, and technical reporting
• Work alongside project managers and senior consultants on Phase I/II ESAs, vapor intrusion assessments, and NC Brownfields projects
• Learn to navigate state and federal environmental regulatory programs in North and South Carolina
• Participate in field activities including site inspections, sampling events, and remediation oversight - expect to spend meaningful time outdoors and on-site
• Collaborate with and learn from a team of experienced environmental professionals

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from experienced consultants and access to company leadership from day one
• Hands-on exposure to diverse, technically challenging projects across the Carolinas and beyond
• A clear path forward - we promote based on contribution, and our senior and mid-level staff started exactly where you are
• A collaborative culture that values curiosity, initiative, and the people behind the work
• Competitive compensation
• performance-based bonuses
• comprehensive benefits

What This Job Offers

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