Environmental Scientist – Water Quality Programs

Job Description

Entry Level Environmental Scientist | ERG

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at ERG, located at an undisclosed physical location. ERG operates as a research and consulting firm, offering a comprehensive range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients through nationally recognized multidisciplinary teams. These teams bring expertise in engineering, science, economics, public health, information technology, and communications. This Entry Level Environmental Scientist role is critical for supporting projects focused on drinking water and water quality programs, regulations, and infrastructure. It offers a vital opportunity for a recent graduate or early career professional to contribute directly to water resources, environmental planning, and support for the water regulatory and utility sectors, providing essential project assistance to diverse clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Undisclosed
• Mission: To provide project support across a range of technical projects supporting federal, state, and other clients related to drinking water and water quality programs, regulations, and infrastructure.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Support: Provide direct technical assistance and expertise for ERG’s diverse portfolio of water-related projects, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction.
• Research & Analysis: Systematically conduct thorough research, meticulous data collection, detailed analysis, and stakeholder engagement concerning critical drinking water and water quality management issues, regulations, and associated topics.
• Deliverable Preparation: Actively support the development and preparation of various project deliverables, ensuring clarity and accuracy for both highly technical and general non-technical audiences.
• Environmental Reviews: Contribute to essential environmental planning reviews for proposed infrastructure projects, specifically assisting with Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) reviews in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Regulatory Contribution: Actively contribute to initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, provide technical assistance, and support other efforts vital to client objectives within the water sector.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related discipline, suitable for an early career professional.
• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant academic or professional experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities for complex environmental challenges; Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical information to diverse audiences; Robust time management skills, enabling the prioritization of multiple concurrent projects and consistent adherence to deadlines; Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of a team.
• Bonus: Academic coursework or research relevant to the water sector, and a basic understanding of environmental regulations.