Junior Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Hybrid (DC Area)

ERG; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ERG is seeking an Entry‑Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer to support environmental projects through research, data analysis, technical writing, and environmental assessments. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days per week in the office and candidates should reside within one hour of Washington, D.C., to accommodate onsite work in the DC area and Indian Head, MD.

The successful candidate will contribute to environmental compliance, regulatory research, documentation, and data management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• 0–1 year of professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations is preferred.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizen.
• Experience with GIS or data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessments, investigations, and compliance activities.
• Conduct research on environmental regulations, policies, and technical guidance.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret environmental data.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and deliverables.
• Assist with regulatory documentation and compliance reviews.
• Review technical documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare maps and review GIS data in ArcPro.
• Collaborate with project staff to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients and contractors.
• Maintain organized project records.

Skills

Communication skills

Research & analysis

Organization

Regulatory familiarity

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Related Field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

ERG is seeking an Entry‑Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer to support environmental projects through research, data analysis, technical writing, and environmental assessments. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days per week in the office and candidates should reside within one hour of Washington, D.C., to accommodate onsite work in the DC area and Indian Head, MD.

The successful candidate will contribute to environmental compliance, regulatory research, documentation, and data management,