Environmental Engineer / Geologist / Scientist

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 highly motivated Mid-Level Environmental Professional (Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist) to join our Syracuse, NY team. This position will support a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation and remediation projects, with a primary focus on CERCLA-related site characterization, PFAS investigations, and remediation of chlorinated solvent-impacted soil and groundwater.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to plan and execute field investigations, evaluate environmental data, develop technical deliverables, and support project management activities. Responsibilities will include addressing complex environmental challenges related to soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor contamination; remedial design and implementation; regulatory compliance; and site redevelopment. This role offers opportunities for technical growth, client interaction, and increasing project leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

- Support the planning and execution of environmental investigation, remediation, and site management projects involving soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor contamination.
- Lead field activities, including drilling oversight, environmental sampling, remediation system monitoring, and subcontractor coordination, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate field logistics, laboratory services, equipment, and project resources to support successful project execution.
- Evaluate, interpret, and manage environmental data to support site characterization, remedial decision-making, and regulatory reporting.
- Prepare technical reports, work plans, memoranda, permit applications, and other project deliverables.
- Support project managers with budgeting, scheduling, task tracking, and client communications; proactively identify and communicate project needs, challenges, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical solutions for complex environmental challenges.
- Assist with proposal preparation, scope development, and cost estimating for existing and new project opportunities.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff and support their professional development.

Note:  The position involves up to 50–60% travel, generally in one-week increments.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- 3-5 years of environmental consulting, site investigation, remediation, or related experience.
- Experience supporting CERCLA, PFAS, RCRA, or state-led environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Experience planning and leading environmental field programs, including drilling oversight, groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, and vapor sampling.
- Demonstrated ability to manage field teams, coordinate subcontractors, and implement site-specific health and safety requirements.
- Strong technical writing, data analysis, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience preparing technical reports, work plans, memoranda, and regulatory deliverables.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations and remediation programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with GIS or environmental databases is a plus.
- Flexible, adaptable, and motivated to support a diverse portfolio of environmental projects.

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

Desired Qualifications

- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Experience with EQuIS, ArcGIS, groundwater modeling, PFAS investigations, or remediation system operation and maintenance.

Use of AI in the Application Process:  

Applications should represent your own work and experience.  AI generated resumes will not be considered.

Sponsorship Statement:  

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

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

Pay Range$75,000—$95,000 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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