Environmental Planner / Scientist - Entry-Level

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLPWhitman, Requardt & Associates, LLPMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted

9/4/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$70k - $125k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Environmental Scientist will support senior staff with environmental design, compliance, and documentation tasks. Responsibilities include conducting field surveys, wetland delineations, and preparing state and federal environmental reports.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in challenging outdoor environments are required.

Key skills

Environmental complianceNEPA preparationWetland delineationStream assessmentHabitat evaluationEnvironmental site investigationTechnical writingCommunication skillsTime managementMicrosoft OfficeESRI ArcGISData analysisField surveyingEnvironmental planningBiology

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

Industry

Civil Engineering

Employees

792

Type

Partnership

Size

501-1,000 employees

Established in 1915, WRA is a nationally-recognized engineering, architectural and environmental planning firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional work on time and within budget. Owned and run by technical professionals, the firm's heritage is rooted in client service with experts involved at every stage of development to ensure consistency, accuracy, efficiency and depth of understanding. WRA is large enough to meet any project's size and small enough that every client is important. Multi-faceted. Forward thinking. Client serving. WRA's vast portfolio is defined by its core foundation, exacting standards, and the driving force behind the firm's next 100 years.

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Job categories

Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchEngineeringConsulting

Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!   We are currently seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to work with the Environmental team in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. The primary duties will be to support Senior Project Environmental Scientists and Engineers in a variety of tasks in the field of environmental design and compliance. Responsibilities:  * State and federal environmental documentation (including NEPA preparation) * Socioeconomic analysis (including environmental justice) * Wetland delineations * Environmental Compliance * Stream assessments * Threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys  * Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting  * Periodic travel (including overnight) may be required when assisting with field work, as needed. * Assist in conducting environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, evaluate and analyze terrestrial ecosystems including, but not limited to, riverine, wetland, and upland landscapes.  Requirements:  * Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or similar field * Effective written and oral communication skills * Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time accordingly * Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others * Willingness to take on new challenges and learn more while working on these challenges * Willingness to work in challenging outdoor environments, including high temperatures and steep terrain * Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) * Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS software preferred Required Submissions:  * Resume * A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to careers@wrallp.com [careers@wrallp.com]) Physical Requirements (Essential Functions): This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include: * Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, stream banks, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces * Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: * Flexible work schedule options * Competitive salary * Leave accrual and paid holidays * Healthcare benefits * Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance * Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Assistance Program * Parental and maternity leave benefits  WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,000.00 - $125,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)    *****  Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****      Position #: 3437 #LI - Entry-Level   #LI - Onsite

Requirements

  • Environmental compliance
  • NEPA preparation
  • Wetland delineation
  • Stream assessment
  • Habitat evaluation
  • Environmental site investigation
  • Technical writing
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Office
  • ESRI ArcGIS
  • Data analysis
  • Field surveying
  • Environmental planning
  • Biology

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Competitive salary
  • Leave accrual
  • Paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Group life insurance
  • Short and long term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Parental and maternity leave

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