Entry Level Environmental Scientist

Gannett Fleming; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Sciences team in Owings Mills, MD. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Owings Mills office.

We deliver integrated planning, permitting, design and compliance solutions across North America and guide clients through environmental assessments and regulatory processes with confidence. The successful candidate will perform fieldwork with office responsibilities, develop strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, or a related scientific or engineering field.
• 0-3 years of relevant environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, assessment, permitting, remediation, or field investigation experience.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental science through prior internship, co-op, academic fieldwork, or other applicable work experience.
• General knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret environmental data.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, client offices, and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple environmental disciplines and project types.
• Support environmental compliance, permitting, assessment, investigation, remediation, and restoration projects.
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II ESA's (soil and groundwater studies).
• Assist with NEPA documentation and environmental review processes.
• Conduct site inspections, environmental monitoring, and field reconnaissance.
• Perform GIS data collection, mapping, and analysis using ArcGIS.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fieldwork

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Environmental Engineering/Natural Resources/Biology/Ecology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

EQuIS

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Maryland, Owings Mills

Sep 22, 2026

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Sciences team in Owings Mills, MD. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Owings Mills office.

GFT's Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, design and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America. Our team guides clients through Environmental Assessments and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments and design, and environmental remediation efforts on projects that span transportation, power, water, and facilities markets. From environmental approvals to complex planning solutions, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

What you'll be challenged to do:

As an Entry Level Environmental Scientist , you will work on a variety of public and private sector projects supporting transportation, energy, infrastructure, facilities, and environmental restoration initiatives throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. You will perform fieldwork with technical office responsibilities and is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in varied environmental settings while developing strong technical consulting and project delivery skills.

December 2026 graduates encouraged to apply!

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Opportunity to work across multiple environmental disciplines and project types.
• Support environmental compliance, permitting, assessment, investigation, remediation, and restoration projects across transportation, energy, infrastructure, facilities, natural resources, and related environmental disciplines.
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II ESA's (soil and groundwater studies).
• Assist with NEPA documentation and environmental review processes.
• Conduct site inspections, environmental monitoring, and field reconnaissance.
• Perform wetland delineations, stream assessments, environmental resource surveys, and stream and wetland monitoring.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, environmental documentation, regulatory submissions, and analyze environmental and laboratory data to develop clear, defensible conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist project managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize multiple assignments while meeting project deadlines.
• Perform GIS data collection, mapping, and analysis using ArcGIS.
• Mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for technical growth and progression into increased project responsibility.

Education | Experience: What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, or a related scientific or engineering field.
• 0-3 years of relevant environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, assessment, permitting, remediation, or field investigation experience.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental science through prior internship, co-op, academic fieldwork, or other applicable work experience.
• General knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret environmental data.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to complete assignments with appropriate direction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional judgment, consistency, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work products.
• Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork in varying weather, terrain, and site conditions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, client offices, and other locations which may include out-of-town or overnight travel.

What we prefer you bring:

• Experience with environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, remediation, compliance, permitting, or natural resource projects.
• Experience with wetland delineations, stream surveys, stream assessments, restoration, or ecological field studies.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience with ArcGIS, GPS, or other environmental data collection tools.
• Familiarity with environmental databases and electronic data deliverables, including EQuIS.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, or related software.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory processes in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $62,000 - $80,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this opportunity.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Owings Mills, MD
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time