Environmental Scientist

Geo-Technology Associates Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

PTO & Holidays

Health Coverage

401(k) Match

Education Assistance

Professional Development

Employee Assistance

Wellness Plan

Society Memberships

Referral Bonuses

Recognition Program

Team Events

Job summary

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is expanding and seeks an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Laurel, Maryland and Washington, DC. This role supports our Environmental Department on diverse projects including regulatory consulting, site remediation, and redevelopment initiatives.

Ideal for an early-career professional eager to grow with a well‑established firm. You’ll gain hands-on experience under experienced mentors and contribute to meaningful environmental work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) required.
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter who is organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, effective reports and deliverables, including figures and summaries.
• Complete accurate Daily Field Reports, Chain of Custody forms, and field logs.
• Support field investigations and data analysis in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Organized

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors in ES/Geology/Env Eng

Job description

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is expanding and looking for an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our team in Laurel, Maryland and Washington, DC. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career environmental professional who’s eager to build skills, take on new challenges, and grow alongside a well-established and respected firm.

In this role, you’ll be part of GTA’s Environmental Department, supporting a diverse client base and contributing to meaningful projects including environmental due diligence, regulatory consulting, site remediation, and redevelopment initiatives. You’ll gain hands‑on experience while working closely with experienced professionals who are invested in your development.

Environmental Scientist Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, effective reports and project deliverables, including figures, tables, summaries, and exploration logs
• Complete accurate Daily Field Reports, Chain of Custody forms, field logs, sketches, and other documentation
• Support field investigations and data analysis in compliance with regulatory requirements

This role offers the opportunity to expand your expertise into areas such as:

• Advanced Phase II ESAs
• Regulatory agency interaction
• Brownfields redevelopment
• Vapor intrusion assessments
• Site remediation
• Asbestos and lead‑based paint surveys
• Project management

• Bachelor’s degreein Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering
• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) required
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) required
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills
• Aself-starterwho is organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in producing high-quality work

If you’re driven, curious, and looking for a position where your career can truly take shape, GTA offers the environment, mentorship, and project diversity to help you succeed.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We believe in taking care of our team -professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Competitive Salarywith generousPaid Time OffandPaid Holidaysto support your work‑life balance
• Annual Bonus Potential– your hard work deserves to be rewarded
• Comprehensive Health Coverage– including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Peace of Mind– with Company-paidLife Insuranceand bothShort- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Invest in Your Future– through our401(k) with Company Match
• Education Assistance Program– helping you continue to grow and learn
• Employee Assistance Program– free access to short‑term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
• Peak Health Wellness Plan– personalized nurse consultations, no‑cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
• Stay Connected & Inspired– withfree memberships to professional societies
• Professional Development– Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals
• Referral Bonuses– bring great people on board and get rewarded
• Recognition That Matters– we celebrate achievements big and small with ourEmployee Recognition Program
• Team Spirit & Fun– enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.#GTAworkable