About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Early Career Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer to join our Syracuse, New York office. This entry-level role offers a blend of office-based work and field assignments, supporting a diverse portfolio of environmental projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers on projects that protect natural resources and promote sustainable communities.

This position is ideal for an early-career professional looking to build hands-on experience across a range of environmental disciplines while receiving mentorship and exposure to real-world projects.

Responsibilities

Support environmental assessments and investigations involving soil (surface and subsurface), groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor
Conduct field sampling and provide oversight on environmental and construction-related projects
Enter, review, and manage field and laboratory data; assist with data quality control
Assist with the preparation of technical reports, work plans, and project documentation
Support subcontractor coordination and oversight during field activities
Contribute to a variety of project types, including:
- Environmental compliance
- Construction support
- Natural resource management
- Hazardous site investigation and remediation

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geosciences, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
One (1) or more years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, including exposure to:
- Field sampling procedures
- Monitoring well installation
- Subcontractor oversight
- Analytical data interpretation
- Technical report writing

Desired Qualifications

Experience with GIS and/or CAD
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
First Aid / CPR certification

Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range

$55,000—$65,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

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.

What We Provide:

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

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

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 EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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Early Career Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer