Mid-Level Scientist, Chemist or Geologist
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
$65,000 - $110,000 / year
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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 have an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist, Chemist, Geologist, or Engineer in our Honolulu, Hawaii office. The successful candidate will support a wide range of environmental projects, including field studies for environmental investigations and compliance, as well as support for construction and redevelopment projects. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced professionals while contributing to meaningful projects across Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
Responsibilities
Manage and support environmental assessments and investigations involving surface and subsurface soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
Support construction, redevelopment, and engineering projects through environmental oversight and coordination.
Perform project management tasks with a strong emphasis on proposal preparation, project planning, document control, and organization.
Plan, coordinate, and lead field efforts, including environmental sampling and field investigations.
Perform data entry, evaluate environmental data, and prepare clear, accurate technical reports.
Assist senior staff with preparation of project documents, including work plans, proposals, and investigation or assessment reports.
Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and field teams.
Mentor and support junior staff.
Support permitting efforts and regulatory coordination, as needed.
Conduct quality control inspections and document field and analytical results in formal reports.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, including experience in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or other Pacific Islands.
Experience conducting environmental assessments or investigations of surface and subsurface soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
Demonstrated proficiency in proposal preparation, project planning, and technical writing.
Experience performing field data collection, quality control inspections, and formal documentation of results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across varying levels of project staff.
Current 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
Must be able to travel approximately 15% of the time, with assignments ranging from one day up to two weeks in duration.
Desired Qualifications
30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach Training.
40-hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Training.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management (CQM) Course
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.
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.
Recruiting Agency Disclaimer
Recruiting agencies should not contact EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC directly with unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by a recruiting agency to EA via this website or email will be deemed the sole property of EA, and EA will not be responsible for any fee associated with such unsolicited resume.
About this role
Environmental consulting in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands is the focus of this mid-level role at EA Engineering, Science, and Technology. You would manage environmental assessments and investigations across soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor, while supporting construction and redevelopment projects through environmental oversight and regulatory coordination. The position blends field leadership—planning and conducting sampling efforts, overseeing subcontractors and field teams—with office-based work including proposal preparation, technical report writing, and data analysis. You'd also mentor junior staff and perform quality control inspections.
The role requires a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, or a related field, plus a minimum of five years of relevant experience, ideally in Hawaii or other Pacific Islands. You'll need current HAZWOPER certification, demonstrated proficiency in proposal preparation and technical writing, and a strong track record in field data collection and documentation. Excellent communication skills across all project levels are essential, as is the ability to travel roughly 15 percent of the time. Additional safety certifications (OSHA 30-hour, EM 385-1-1, or Army Corps CQM training) are valued but not required.
EA emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $110,000, along with benefits including 401(k) with ESOP, health coverage, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and paid volunteer time. This is an in-office role based in Honolulu.
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