Junior Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Hybrid (DC Area)

ERG; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Vacation days

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 residency within one hour of Washington, D.C., for onsite work in the DC area and at Indian Head, MD.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines, work independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations is preferred.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field

Tools

ArcPro

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 residency within one hour of Washington, D.C., for onsite work in the DC area and at Indian Head, MD.

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