Junior Environmental Scientist — Hybrid MD Role

Gannett Fleming; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Sciences team in Owings Mills, MD. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Owings Mills office.

We deliver integrated planning, permitting, design and compliance solutions across North America and guide clients through environmental assessments and regulatory processes with confidence. The successful candidate will perform fieldwork with office responsibilities, develop strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, or a related scientific or engineering field.
• 0-3 years of relevant environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, assessment, permitting, remediation, or field investigation experience.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental science through prior internship, co-op, academic fieldwork, or other applicable work experience.
• General knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret environmental data.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, client offices, and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple environmental disciplines and project types.
• Support environmental compliance, permitting, assessment, investigation, remediation, and restoration projects.
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II ESA's (soil and groundwater studies).
• Assist with NEPA documentation and environmental review processes.
• Conduct site inspections, environmental monitoring, and field reconnaissance.
• Perform GIS data collection, mapping, and analysis using ArcGIS.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fieldwork

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Environmental Engineering/Natural Resources/Biology/Ecology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

EQuIS

Job description

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Sciences team in Owings Mills, MD. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Owings Mills office.

We deliver integrated planning, permitting, design and compliance solutions across North America and guide clients through environmental assessments and regulatory processes with confidence. The successful candidate will perform fieldwork with office responsibilities, develop strong