Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Weland Scientist

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.  

Step into Your New Role  

Kleinfelder is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Scientist/Wetland Scientist to work and perform a variety of natural resource assessments and permit services for a wide range of project types in Maryland and throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Successful candidates will be performing both office and field work working under experienced environmental scientists. This position is available in our Hunt Valley, MD office.

Responsibilities:

This position may also include supporting stream and wetland delineations under the supervision of experienced staff.  The successful candidate may work on field teams and participate in permitting and compliance activities for a variety of projects primarily in the energy sector. The work may involve a combination of office and field work and will include field delineations and developing environmental technical documents and permit applications on behalf of clients. The selected candidate will work with an outstanding group of professionals in both collecting field data and assisting in permit preparation.  The position may also include other environmental studies.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Coursework and/or experience conducting stream and wetland delineations in accordance with USACE and state protocols, plant identification, and soils identification.
• Able to work with senior staff to help prepare permit documents, environmental reports, correspondence documents, calculations, and conduct analyses.
• Background experience using GPS devices and ArcGIS is desired.
• Possess excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills; and
• Ability to conduct work year-round in adverse climate and field conditions.
• Wetland and stream restoration monitoring.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.

All candidates require:

• B.S. in environmental science, biology, or related field.
• 0-4 years’ experience performing natural resources assessments (NRI, FSD, RTE), preparing and obtaining permit approvals (JPA, FCP, NEPA).
• Compliance with site safety is required.
• Must have excellent writing capabilities and have the ability to analyze and interpret permitting documents and regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to build relationships, work with a team and communicate with contractors and clients.
• Must be able to work independently, show strong problem-solving capabilities and a willingness to use professional judgment.
• Willing to work primarily in Maryland with potential assignments in other states (requiring overnight stay); and
• Work in all types of weather.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules and availability to meet priority deadlines outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to travel with short notice (fieldwork consists of 60% of the role).
• A valid driver’s license.

 Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $24.76 per hour to $33.98 per hour.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those.