Entry-Level Environmental Scientist

RK&K is a leading Mid-Atlantic transportation engineering, planning and environmental consulting firm with over 800 employees serving both public and private clients.

Position Overview: 

We are looking for an entry-level environmental scientist to join the Natural Resources Group in our Baltimore headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing discipline within a growing firm.

Responsibilities:

The role will include a mix of field and office time:

• Conducting wetlands and forest assessments;
• Document review;
• Client interaction;
• Agency coordination;
• Report-writing;
• State and federal permitting; and
• Management of others.  

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must be extremely motivated, and committed to a consultant career track with project management responsibilities;
• Excellent communication skills are required, both written and verbal;
• Candidates with internship and/or other directly related work experience will be given priority;
• Experience on linear projects in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia a plus; and
• Forest stand delineation, wetland mitigation design, stream assessment, and ecological monitoring also a plus.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or equivalent (Master's preferred);
• Undergraduate curriculum that emphasizes ecology, botany, and other natural resources disciplines;
• Mid-Atlantic Region plant identification skills and experience;
• Accomplished time management and communication skills; and 
• Team orientation.

Compensation: RK&K offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and a 401(k) plan with company match.

To Apply:

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