Environmental Scientist

About This Role

An environmental scientist will join an expanding team, supporting diverse clients and contributing to projects such as environmental due diligence, regulatory consulting, site remediation, and redevelopment initiatives. This early-career role offers hands-on experience and mentorship to build skills and take on new challenges within a well-established firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, effective reports and project deliverables, including figures, tables, summaries, and exploration logs
• Complete accurate Daily Field Reports, Chain of Custody forms, field logs, sketches, and other documentation
• Support field investigations and data analysis in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Expand expertise into areas such as Advanced Phase II ESAs, regulatory agency interaction, Brownfields redevelopment, vapor intrusion assessments, site remediation, asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, and project management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering
• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) required
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A self-starter who is organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in producing high-quality work

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Comprehensive Health Coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more)
• Peak Health Wellness Plan (personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support)
• Free memberships to professional societies
• Professional Development (seminars, conventions, Lunch & Learns, mentoring, and software training)
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment

Important Details

• Locations: Laurel, Maryland and Washington, DC

About the Company

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is an expanding firm in the environmental consulting sector.