Early Career Environmental Scientist

Position: Early Career Environmental Scientist

Location: Brighton, MI
Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Early Career Environmental Scientist to join our team in the Brighton office. This position will support both existing and upcoming task orders and remedial action framework contracts, as well as projects for other federal, state, and commercial entities.

As an Environmental Scientist, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including soil, groundwater, and sediment investigation and remediation across the Great Lakes region and nationally. Your responsibilities will include supporting the growth and diversification of our Brighton office and the Great Lakes region while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist senior staff in developing project documents, including work plans, reports, and other deliverables.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of field efforts, including developing scopes of work, schedules, and procuring subcontractors.
• Contribute to the evaluation and interpretation of environmental data.
• Conduct field sampling activities (soil, groundwater, and sediment) in various environmental settings.
• Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Participate in environmental sampling and other field activities, including working in both office and field settings.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant experience in environmental science, with an emphasis on environmental remediation and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, NPDES, state regulations).
• Field Work Experience: Preferred experience in field sampling, developing sampling and analysis plans, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Skills:
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Flexibility to work in both field and office environments.

What We Offer

• 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

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is a 100% employee owned, public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to a wide range of government and industrial clients.

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.

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 Talent Acquisition Office at hrrecruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.