Entry Level Environmental Field Scientist

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.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with vessel and trailer operations and health and safety.

Pay Range

$45,000—$52,000 USD