Junior Environmental Professional

Job description

At Hart & Hickman, we're looking for a Junior Environmental Professional who's ready to take their early career to the next level. With 2–4 years of experience under your belt, you've gotten a taste of environmental consulting and you're hungry for more - more responsibility, more technical challenge, and a firm that's genuinely invested in where you're headed. At H&H, junior staff aren't treated as a number - they're treated as the next generation of leaders at the firm. What You'll Do Support and manage environmental assessment and remediation projects locally and nationally, both in the field and in the office Assist with site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, and technical reporting Work alongside project managers and senior consultants on Phase I/II ESAs, vapor intrusion assessments, and NC Brownfields projects Learn to navigate state and federal environmental regulatory programs in North and South Carolina Participate in field activities including site inspections, sampling events, and remediation oversight - expect to spend meaningful time outdoors and on-site Collaborate with and learn from a team of experienced environmental professionals What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field 2–4 years of environmental consulting experience with demonstrated field and technical experience Familiarity with environmental site assessment and sampling protocols. Experience with regulatory programs in the Carolinas is a plus Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Someone who's curious, takes initiative, and wants to grow into a well-rounded consultant and leadership role over time Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including in outdoor and field conditions Why H&H? Direct mentorship from experienced consultants and access to company leadership from day one Hands-on exposure to diverse, technically challenging projects across the Carolinas and beyond A clear path forward - we promote based on contribution, and our senior and mid-level staff started exactly where you are A collaborative culture that values curiosity, initiative, and the people behind the work Competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits If you're looking for a place to learn from people who genuinely want to see you succeed, take on real responsibility early, and build a career that lasts — we'd love to connect. Click "Apply" to get started. Hart & Hickman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, and other protected characteristics.