Staff Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, or Geologist 1

Haley & Aldrich; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich is hiring a Staff Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, or Geologist 1 for our Annapolis, MD office. Join a nationwide administrative team and contribute to field investigations, data collection, and project support in a growing environment.

The role emphasizes strong writing, communication, and analytical skills, with opportunities for growth and development within the firm. This full-time position requires the ability to travel to project sites and work in varied

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and assess soil, groundwater, surface water using standard procedures.
• Support site characterization from field investigations and data.
• Perform basic construction observation and QA/QC documentation.
• Prepare detailed documentation of field activities and data evaluation.
• Apply academic training and use software for calculations and evaluations.
• Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
• Assist with developing scopes of work and cost estimates for small-to-medium projects.
• Collect, document, and organize field data per project plans.
• Follow health and safety protocols and company safety behaviors.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Time management

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Analytical testing

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Geology

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

Come join a diverse and talented team here at Haley & Aldrich as a Staff Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, or Geologist 1. Take advantage of the opportunity to be part of an exciting, growing office and be a valued member of a nationwide administrative team across the country. We are a dynamic company with many different service areas, and we value and support internal growth and development. This is a full‑time position located in our Annapolis, MD office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct field investigations and assessments of soil, groundwater, surface water, etc. using approved industry standard procedures.
• Use the results of field investigations such as subsurface explorations, monitoring well construction, field sampling and other work to support site characterization.
• Conduct basic construction observation, including quality control documentation and field testing tasks.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of activities both in the field and during data evaluation.
• Apply academic training and use computer software to perform calculations and evaluation of information.
• Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
• Assist with the development of technical scopes of work and cost estimating for proposal efforts on small-to-medium-sized project opportunities.
• Assist with the collection, documentation, and organization of field data in accordance with project specific plans.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management skills.
• Able to work independently or with minimal direction in performing tasks and assignments under the direction of senior staff.
• Desire to learn and grow in their profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Familiar with environmental analytical testing and data reduction techniques for soil, water, and air.
• Strong problem-solving skills and aptitude to work with sampling equipment in the field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
• May require travel to out-of-state project sites for extended periods (i.e. > 2 weeks).

Preferred Skills

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.

The salary range for this position in Annapolis, MD is $58,000 - $78,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draw inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Haley & Aldrich, an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans´ Readjustment Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and pursuant to Executive Order 13166, applicants with disabilities or limited English proficiency that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 1-617-886-7400 for assistance.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.