EIR Environmental Scientist

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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 Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 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 seeking an Environmental Scientist I to join our team. This person could work out of Woburn, MA;
West Springfield, MA or Manchester, NH offices.

The Environmental Scientist I will be Responsible for performing field data collection and sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and surface water), and office tasks (including field activity planning, preparation, and summary reporting) to support petroleum and hazardous waste site investigations under New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services - Contaminated Site Management Programs, Massachusetts Contingency Plan, and other similar New England state programs.

Successful candidates could receive cross training and potential alternative assignments based on workload that might include conducting facility inspections, conduct PCB and asbestos building materials sampling, and oversee subcontractor work.

• Collecting soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water samples
• Overseeing soil borings and monitoring well installations
• Conducting data analysis and interpretation of field and analytical data
• Preparing technical reports including but not limited to proposals, work plans, environmental reports, permit applications, and health & safety plans
• Conducting ASTM Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments
• Supporting eastern New England operations and associated regional travel
• Supporting Emergency Response services; this will include participating in a rotating on-call team with intermittent weekend and 2nd and 3rd shift work assignments.
• Ability to communicate and work constructively with others
• Organizing and prioritize a diverse workload; maintain accurate records
• Up to 70% daytime travel within eastern New England
• Opportunities to support projects nationwide
• 4-year college degree in Geosciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related field of study
• 1-3 years relevant professional experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Available for intermittent night and weekend work
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other widely used computer programs
• Possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with minimum supervision
• Excellent skills in technical writing and verbal communications
• Experience with AutoCAD desired
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling a plus

• Reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to work in various environments and weather conditions
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

$25.00/hr - $28.00/hr

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.

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.

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,…