Environmental Scientist

Summary

The job description is for an entry-level environmental scientist position at ERG, a research and consulting firm that offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in various fields. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree
• 0-5 years of experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required)
• Technical writing experience
• Competence in using spreadsheet and database software to compile, analyze, and present data
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing environmental regulations
• Assessing environmental impacts and developing mitigation strategies to minimize them, such as pollution prevention
• Supporting programs for energy and water conservation, greenhouse gas reductions, and climate change adaptation
• Developing sustainable land use plans and supporting the design and construction of green buildings and stormwater infrastructure
• Evaluating environmental impacts of potential water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Managing environmental data and identifying ways to visualize the data for end users through web applications

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Educational benefits
• FSAs
• Generous 401k plan, profit sharing
• An EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)