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 This entry-level Environmental Scientist will work across our Water and Natural resources group, including sediment and dredging projects, climate and coastal projects, water quality projects, stream restoration projects, and other similar opportunities. This position will support the Hunt Valley MD and Deerfield IL offices and will require travel between locations. Responsibilities • Research and report writing. • Field assessments. • On-water and boat work. • Project-based travel mostly in the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes regions to assist with field activities • Actively participate in team-based field activities, which may include on-water/near-water work, sediment-based collection, biological collection, water quality assessments, and sample processing. • Support data collection, entry, management, and processing. • Support report writing and data analysis. • Expected travel will be 50% with occasional extended travel and weekend/holiday travel. Required Qualifications • BS in Biology, Ecology, Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field. • Field-based experience that includes work on or near waterbodies, and data record keeping • Data processing experience. • Entry-level report writing. • Field data record keeping. • Must be able to work well as a team. • Must be able to have flexibility for routine travel that may include weekends/holidays. • Must be able to lift 50lbs consistently. Desired Qualifications • Familiarity with vessel and trailer operations and health and safety. 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 $45,000—$52,000 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 [email protected]. 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. Recruiting Agency Disclaimer Recruiting agencies should not contact EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC directly with unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by a recruiting agency to EA via this website or email will be deemed the sole property of EA, and EA will not be responsible for any fee associated with such unsolicited resume.