Entry Level Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer – Water Practice
ERG
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fairfax • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide technical and project support across ERG’s water-related projects
- Assist with research, data collection, and analysis related to water resources, water quality, and wastewater management
- Support preparation of technical reports, documentation, and project deliverables
- Contribute to environmental assessments and regulatory compliance efforts as needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and project managers to support client objectives
- Assist with project coordination and administrative tasks that support successful project execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering (water-focused), or a related field
- 0–2 years of relevant academic or professional experience
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Academic coursework or research experience related to wastewater, water resources, or water quality
- Internship or project experience in environmental consulting, water management, or related fields
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance frameworks related to water programs
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- educational benefits
- FSAs
- a 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) and more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data collectiondata analysistechnical report preparationenvironmental assessmentsregulatory complianceproject coordinationwater quality analysiswastewater managementenvironmental consultingwater resources management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsresearch skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationindependent workteam collaboration