Entry-Level Scientist

Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm. They are seeking a motivated entry-level scientist or engineer to join their Compliance and Permitting team, where the successful candidate will conduct environmental assessments, assist with studies, and communicate environmental requirements to clients. Responsibilities Conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and report writing Assisting with environmental studies, permitting, and compliance reviews Conducting regulatory research Technical writing of permitting documents and project delivery Collecting field data, auditing and documenting field activities Communicating environmental requirements directly to the project team and/or client Performing data collection and documentation related to field activities such as site investigation (soil and groundwater), and site inspections Performing project site visits outside the office, including commercial and industrial facilities Assisting with the preparation of technical memoranda and reports related to compliance and permitting Working independently and with teams to complete assignments with other team members in a virtual platform Ability and willingness to travel to support regional and national client teams Interacting and communicating directly with clients on behalf of Brown and Caldwell Skills B.S. Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Material Science) or B.S. Degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology) or related field (such as Industrial Hygiene) required 0-5 years of experience Proficiency in Excel, Word and basic computer skills required Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organization and communication skills with extreme attention to detail Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks Candidate should be a self-starter, results orientated and able to work under tight deadlines Candidate must have current driver's license and good driving record Candidate must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel-toed boots (or other approved toe protection), safety glasses, etc Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting Ability to operate a BC Pickup Truck to commute to jobsites and to access work areas on site Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified Basic GIS skills a plus Permitting and compliance experience preferred with knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOPER) certification a plus Willing to work occasional overtime and/or off-hours as needed Benefits Medical Dental Vision Short and long-term disability Life insurance An employee assistance program Paid time off and parental leave Paid holidays 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Performance-based bonus eligibility Employee referral bonuses Tuition reimbursement Pet insurance Long-term care insurance Company Overview Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Brown and Caldwell has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 11 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.