INTERA is seeking a passionate and motivated Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team in INTERA’s Richland, Washington, office. You will play a crucial role in supporting our environmental projects, and work closely with our senior scientists and project managers to analyze environmental data and contribute to impactful environmental studies. Your work will be a valuable asset in driving the innovative solutions needed at the Hanford Site, one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in the world.

INTERA is a winner of USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces, and our Richland, Washington, office was recently designated as a 2024 Best Places to Work Mid-Columbia by the Tri-Cities Journal of Business. Our purpose is Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow.

Join INTERA and help us make a difference today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform environmental data analysis using R and Python
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create and manage spatial data
• Support preparation of technical reports and presentations for clients.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, Geology, or a related field
• Proficiency in R-scripting and Python for data analysis
• Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork and travel as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or project experience in environmental science or a related field
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance

Expected Salary Range: $72,000 - $96,000 annually

About INTERA & Our Benefits

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geoscience and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. We’re dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability through innovative solutions and cutting-edge research. Meanwhile, building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, and more

These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.