Mid-Level Scientist, Chemist or Geologist

EA - Non-public External Job Board; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with ESOP

Competitive Salary

Low deductible health coverage

Generous paid-time-off policy

Paid volunteer time

Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

Employee wellness program

Job summary

EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC seeks a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist, Chemist, Geologist, or Engineer in Honolulu, Hawaii. You will support environmental investigations, field studies, and compliance tasks across Hawaii and Pacific Islands, collaborating with experienced professionals on meaningful projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, with strong writing, project planning, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, or related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience, including Hawaii or Pacific Islands.
• Experience in environmental assessments or investigations of soil, groundwater, surface water, and vapor.
• Proficiency in proposal prep, project planning, and technical writing.
• Field data collection, QC inspections, and formal reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication across project staff.
• HAZWOPER certification (40-hour) current.
• Travel about 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support environmental assessments and investigations across media.
• Support construction and redevelopment projects with environmental oversight.
• Lead project planning, proposals, document control, and organization.
• Coordinate field efforts including sampling and investigations.
• Enter data, evaluate results, and prepare technical reports.
• Assist senior staff with work plans, proposals, and reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors and field teams.
• Mentor junior staff and support regulatory coordination.
• Support permitting and document QC inspections.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Field data collection

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering

Job description

About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions.As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist, Chemist, Geologist, or Engineer in our Honolulu, Hawaii office. The successful candidate will support a wide range of environmental projects, including field studies for environmental investigations and compliance, as well as support for construction and redevelopment projects. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced professionals while contributing to meaningful projects across Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support environmental assessments and investigations involving surface and subsurface soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
• Support construction, redevelopment, and engineering projects through environmental oversight and coordination.
• Perform project management tasks with a strong emphasis on proposal preparation, project planning, document control, and organization.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead field efforts, including environmental sampling and field investigations.
• Perform data entry, evaluate environmental data, and prepare clear, accurate technical reports.
• Assist senior staff with preparation of project documents, including work plans, proposals, and investigation or assessment reports.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and field teams.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Support permitting efforts and regulatory coordination, as needed.
• Conduct quality control inspections and document field and analytical results in formal reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, including experience in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or other Pacific Islands.
• Experience conducting environmental assessments or investigations of surface and subsurface soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
• Demonstrated proficiency in proposal preparation, project planning, and technical writing.
• Experience performing field data collection, quality control inspections, and formal documentation of results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across varying levels of project staff.
• Current 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Must be able to travel approximately 15% of the time, with assignments ranging from one day up to two weeks in duration.

Desired Qualifications

• 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach Training.
• 40-hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Training.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management (CQM) Course

Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range

$65,000—$110,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide:

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

Accommodation Information:

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at [e-mail]. For TTY users, dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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