Graduate Scientist I, Environmental

Halff; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid time off and 8 holidays

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff is seeking new graduates for an entry-level Environmental Scientist role in our Dallas, TX office, with graduation in December 2026 or May 2027. You will perform fieldwork to collect samples, analyze data, and assist with permit applications under regulatory standards.

The position emphasizes growth, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ownership opportunities within Halff. Ideal candidates have hands-on field experience and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in collecting flora and fauna data to translate into natural resource reports.
• Positive attitude, proactive self-starter, and exceptional ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong research, analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work to collect samples, conduct field surveys and analyze data.
• Assist with preparation of permit applications and ensure compliance with environmental regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other professionals to develop and implement environmental solutions.
• Provide quality support to multi-disciplinary teams for successful delivery and execution of sustainable solutions.
• Use ArcGIS and GPS technologies for data collection and analysis.
• Delineate resources, assess impacts, and support permitting efforts.
• Support threatened and endangered species surveys, permitting, and relocation as needed.
• Travel and stay out of town for extended periods, possibly up to 2 weeks.
• Work outdoors in fluctuating conditions with emphasis on safety and project success.
• Capable of physical exertion and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Skills

ArcGIS

GPS technology

Field data collection

Collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/environmental science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS software

Regulatory permitting knowledge

Job description

Graduate Scientist I, Environmental

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for an entry level Environmental Scientist in our Dallas, TX office. The ideal candidate will bring experience in completing environmental field data collection activities. This position offers excellent career development opportunities for a motivated individual seeking growth potential with Halff, including professional and personal growth, as well as ownership in the firm.

The successful candidate will bring relevant and hands‑on experience in collecting environmental data, adhering to standards dictated by state and federal agencies, familiarity with various regulatory permits.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to oversee budgets and schedules and interact with subconsultants and clients.

What you will do:

• Responsible for performing field work to collect samples, conduct field surveys and analyze data.
• Assist with the preparation of permit applications and ensure compliance with environmental regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other professionals to develop and implement environmental solutions.
• Provide quality support to multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of successful delivery and execution of sustainable solutions to valued clients.
• Intermediate proficiency with ArcGIS, and/or GPS technology.
• Resource delineations, impacts analysis, and environmental permitting. preferred.
• Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Species surveys, permitting and relocation.
• Flexibility to travel and remain out of town for extended periods of time and possibly up to 2 weeks.
• Cooperatively, work outdoors in fluctuating climate conditions, emphasizing safety, productivity and project success.
• Capable of physical exertion and standing for extended periods of time and lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.

What you will need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources management, or related field; Master's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in collecting flora and fauna data to translate into natural resource reports.
• Positive attitude, proactive self-starter, and exceptional ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong effectiveness in research, analytical, written and verbal communicative capabilities.

The Halff Advantage:

• Halff has completed thousands of environmental projects.
• The average tenure of Halff's Environmental team leaders is 10 years.
• We serve a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients.
• Our regulatory knowledge and relationships minimize risks and ensure successful permitting and procurement of regulatory approvals.

Environmental Services:

• Comprehensive asbestos consulting services
• Cultural resources management
• Electric transmission line routing studies and expert testimony
• Environmental due diligence, remediation and regulatory closures
• GIS geodatabase development
• Environmental constraints mapping/analysis
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation services
• Public involvement
• Storm water compliance
• Threatened/endangered species surveys and relocation
• Wetland delineation and Section 404/10 permitting and mitigation
• Wildlife habitat assessments

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia.

For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.