Early Career Environmental Scientist

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is seeking an Early Career Environmental Scientist in Sacramento, CA. The role involves field and office work, including environmental sample collection, project planning, data evaluation, and technical reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 0-2 years of experience. The position offers a salary of $55,000 - $70,000 and various employee benefits.
Date Posted: 2/24/25 Job Description:

Job Posting: Early Career Environmental Scientist

Location: Sacramento, California

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

We are seeking an early career Environmental Scientist to provide technical support for field and project work, primarily for Federal and private clients across California. This role offers a blend of field and office work, involving environmental sample collection, project planning, data evaluation, and technical reporting. The ideal candidate will be passionate about environmental science, have strong technical skills, and be able to handle a mix of field and office tasks.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with field activities, including environmental sample collection (soil, water, air, tissue) and subcontractor oversight.
• Provide technical support for planning document preparation, permit assistance, and data evaluation for environmental projects.
• Assist with report development, including site characterization and remediation at complex CERCLA sites.
• Contribute to work on emerging contaminants and multiple types of impacted environmental media.
• Perform cost estimating and support project planning and coordination.
• Conduct physical labor in the field as required.

Required Skills And Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or another applicable science-based discipline.
• 0-2 years of related professional experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to perform field activities, including environmental sample collection and physical labor.

Preferred Qualifications
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Prior experience working on site characterization and remediation projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors
• M.S. Degree

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.

Location: Sacramento,CA Employment Type: 40hr FT