Staff Environmental Professional

hart-hickman; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hart & Hickman, PC (H&H) in Greenville, SC is seeking an Environmental Professional to join our growing team. The role welcomes candidates from recent graduates to those with a few years of consulting experience, offering mentorship as we establish the Upstate presence.

This position blends office and field work focused on environmental due diligence, site assessment, and remediation. You will grow skills through structured training and collaboration with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ASTM Phase I ESA standards through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
• Interest in site reconnaissance, field sampling, and preparing technical reports.
• Ability or eagerness to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Knowledge or experience with field methods such as soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion assessment.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking when evaluating analytical data or making field decisions.
• Desire to contribute to a growing office and collaborate across disciplines.
• Valid U.S. drivers license and willingness for periodic overnight travel for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Perform site reconnaissance and regulatory review.
• Coordinate and support Phase II investigations.
• Collect soil, groundwater, vapor, and indoor air samples.
• Assist with remediation oversight and performance monitoring.
• Interpret field and laboratory data.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client deliverables.

Skills

ASTM Phase I ESA familiarity

Site reconnaissance & field sampling

Technical report preparation

Multitasking / project management

Soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion

Written & verbal communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration across disciplines

Valid U.S. drivers license

Willingness for travel

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field

Job description

Hart & Hickman, PC (H&H) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Professional to join our new Greenville, SC office. This role is open to a range of experience levels — from recent graduates launching their careers to professionals with a few years of consulting experience. Our current Greenville team includes seasoned environmental professionals with decades of combined experience, and we are excited to continue growing our team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in establishing and expanding H&H's presence in the Upstate while working alongside a collaborative and supportive team.

About H&H

H&H is an established and growing environmental consulting firm with a reputation for technical excellence, integrity, and client service. We are intentional about developing our staff through hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured training. To build on the reputation of our Charlotte and Raleigh offices and become a go-to environmental consulting firm for solving challenging problems in the Carolinas, H&H opened the Greenville office in 2025.

The Opportunity

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of office and field work and is eager to build a career in environmental due diligence, site assessment, and remediation. Whether you're just finishing your degree or bring a few years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully — supporting projects throughout the region.

Recent graduates will receive structured training and close mentorship to develop these skills, while candidates with prior experience will find opportunities to take on greater responsibility from day one.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field
• Familiarity with ASTM Phase I ESA standards, through coursework, internships, or professional experience
• An interest in (or experience with) site reconnaissance, field sampling, and preparing technical reports
• Ability — or eagerness to learn — to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines
• Knowledge or experience with field methods such as soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion assessment
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking when evaluating analytical data or making field decisions
• A desire to contribute to a growing office and collaborate across disciplines
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel
• Willingness for periodic overnight travel (predominantly in the Southeast) for fieldwork

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting and preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Performing site reconnaissance and regulatory review
• Coordinating and supporting Phase II investigations
• Collecting soil, groundwater, vapor, and indoor air samples
• Assisting with remediation oversight and performance monitoring
• Interpreting field and laboratory data
• Preparing technical reports, proposals, and client deliverables

Responsibilities will be scaled to your experience level, with additional support and training provided for those newer to the field.

Why Join H&H Greenville?

• Be part of launching and growing a new office
• Gain exposure to both due diligence and technical remediation projects
• Work directly with and learn from experienced project managers and senior leadership at H&H
• Benefit from structured training, mentorship, and career development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hart & Hickman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or other protected characteristics.