Building Science Technician

Location: City of Albany

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Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,700 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are looking for a dedicated Industrial Hygiene/Building Science Technician to join our team in Albany, NY. In this full-time role, you'll collaborate closely with our experts to assess indoor air quality, conduct building investigations, and implement environmental health and safety programs. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in industrial hygiene, building science, and environmental health practices.



Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent building inspections for hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, lead, and other building-related substances) at various job sites.
• Perform air monitoring and inspections during the remediation of hazardous materials.
• Develop and implement sampling plans for hazardous materials.
• Analyze and interpret sampling data for hazardous materials.
• Prepare detailed reports on findings and provide actionable recommendations.
• Offer technical support to clients regarding hazardous materials issues.
• Stay current with evolving regulations and best practices in hazardous materials management.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  
  2-5 years in hazardous building materials, indoor air quality, or industrial hygiene services. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation (must be able to pass a Driver Background Check).
• Ability to pass background checks for work with state and local governments, as well as defense contractor clients.
• Physical ability to climb stairs, ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators and safety harnesses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
• NY Asbestos Project Monitor License
• NY Asbestos Inspector License
• Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification
• NY Mold Inspector License
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to hazardous materials (e.g., mold, asbestos, lead, indoor air quality) preferred.

Compensation

$20-30 hourly

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
• Industries Civil Engineering

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