Entry Level Environmental Scientist – Water Quality

Job Description

Entry Level Environmental Scientist | ERG

The Tone:
This is an entry-level role at ERG. The specific location for this position is not mentioned in this description. ERG is a research and consulting firm that offers broad support to federal, state, and commercial clients through multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. This position is crucial for a recent graduate or early career professional eager to engage with water resources, drinking water, and water quality, contributing to environmental planning and support for the water regulatory and utility sectors. The selected candidate will provide essential project support across various technical projects for diverse clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Team: Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, policy analysts, and communications experts.
• Mission: To provide technical project support for drinking water and water quality programs, regulations, and infrastructure for various federal, state, and other clients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Technical Support: Provide technical support for ERG’s water-related projects.
• Data & Research: Assist with research, data collection, analysis, and engagement related to drinking water and water quality management, regulations, and associated topics.
• Deliverable Preparation: Support the preparation of products for both technical and non-technical audiences, alongside other project deliverables.
• Environmental Planning: Support environmental planning reviews for proposed infrastructure projects, including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) reviews pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Regulatory & Collaboration: Contribute to regulatory compliance, provide technical assistance, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support client objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related discipline.
• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant academic or professional experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong time management skills with the capacity to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bonus: Academic coursework or research relevant to the water sector and a basic understanding of environmental regulations.