Junior Environmental Professional

Hart & Hickman, PC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior consultants

Diverse Carolinas projects exposure

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Hart & Hickman, PC invites a Junior Environmental Professional to advance their early career in environmental consulting. With 2–4 years of experience, you will handle field and office tasks, advance technical skills, and grow into a leadership role under direct mentorship.

You'll work on Phase I/II ESAs, soil and groundwater sampling, and regulatory programs in North and South Carolina, with opportunities across the Carolinas and national projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of environmental consulting experience with field and technical exposure.
• Familiarity with site assessment and sampling protocols; experience with regulatory programs in the Carolinas is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Curious, takes initiative, and aims to grow into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage environmental assessment and remediation projects locally and nationally, in the field and office.
• Assist with site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, and technical reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior consultants on Phase I/II ESAs, vapor intrusion, and NC Brownfields.
• Learn regulatory programs in North and South Carolina.
• Participate in field activities including site inspections, sampling events, and remediation oversight.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Autonomy

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering

Job description

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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. Experience with regulatory programs in the Carolinas is a plus
• 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

Why H&H?

• 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, and comprehensive benefits

If you're looking for a place to learn from people who genuinely want to see you succeed, take on real responsibility early, and build a career that lasts — we'd love to connect.

Hart & Hickman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, and other protected characteristics.