Environmental Data Scientist

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with ESOP

Competitive Salary

Health coverage

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC. is seeking a Scientist/Data Manager to support environmental data management for Superfund investigations and related programs within the Water, Natural Resources & Ecotoxicology unit.

You will manage analytical data across the project lifecycle and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and project managers on regulatory work. The role requires working with databases, QA/QC, and data validation, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience in environmental data management, data review, or investigations.
• Strong time management to support multiple projects.
• Understanding of QA/QC practices and environmental laboratory data.
• Experience with database management and data analysis.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Residency within commuting distance of Hunt Valley office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule field sampling efforts.
• Prepare sample documentation and electronic deliverables using Scribe.
• Coordinate with laboratories to monitor schedules and data deliverables.
• Notify managers of data delivery delays or schedule impacts.
• Review lab data packages for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Upload and manage data within EQuIS databases.
• Perform data quality checks and generate tables, reports, deliverables.
• QC reviews of data validation reports and deliverables.
• Support database design, data management, and reporting for environmental projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure data integrity across projects.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

QA/QC concepts

Data analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related scientific discipline

Tools

EQuIS

Scribe

SQL Server

Excel

Access

GIS

Job description

About Us

At EA, you'll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions.

As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Scientist/Data Manager to support environmental data management efforts for Superfund investigations, sediment dredging projects, risk assessments, and related environmental programs within our Water, Natural Resources & Ecotoxicology business unit.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing analytical testing data throughout the project lifecycle, including sample documentation, data validation, database management, and quality assurance activities. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists supporting commercial, county, state, and federal clients on complex environmental projects.

The successful candidate will join an established team executing a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, coordination, and scheduling meetings for upcoming field sampling efforts.
• Prepare sample documentation and electronic field deliverables using Scribe.
• Coordinate with analytical laboratories to monitor project schedules and track data deliverables.
• Notify project and task managers of data delivery delays or potential schedule impacts.
• Review analytical laboratory data packages and electronic data deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Upload and manage environmental data within EQuIS databases.
• Perform data quality checks and generate data tables, reports, and project deliverables.
• Conduct quality control reviews of data validation reports and electronic deliverables.
• Support database design, data management, and reporting activities for environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting environmental data management, analytical data review, or environmental investigation projects.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of environmental laboratory data, chemistry concepts, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) practices.
• Experience with database management and data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must live within commuting distance of our Hunt Valley office.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with environmental data management systems such as EQuIS and Scribe.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server, database development, or data query tools.
• Experience with GIS, statistics, data visualization, or technical programming (VB or similar).
• Familiarity with Superfund, sediment investigation, dredging, risk assessment, or environmental remediation projects.
• Experience working with federal, state, or local environmental regulatory programs.

Sponsorship Statement

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range

$60,906 — $76,132 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide:

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

Accommodation Information:

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office [e-mail]. For TTY users, dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.