Environmental Specialist

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 is no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It is 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.

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Environmental Specialist – Santa Maria, CA.

• Manage day‑to‑day operations for subsurface investigation and remediation projects throughout California, including all aspects of the project life cycle such as proposal generation, technical execution, reporting, and invoicing.
• Provide mentorship for junior level staff.
• Execute project work appropriate for experience level related to due diligence, site investigation and characterization, remediation, and related environmental consulting areas.
• Work closely with local management to develop new clients and expand services provided to existing clients.
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations appropriate for core skill set and client needs.
• Prepare or review reports by assisting with data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation, and comparison to state and/or federal environmental regulatory standards.
• Positively interact with internal and external clients, service partners, and contractors.
• Promote a safety‑first culture that values proactive measures and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other team members toward a common goal of providing client‑centric services with high quality interactions and deliverables.
• Embrace and model the Atlas core values including trust, mastery, heart, and life.

• 2‑5+ years of experience, including a combination of project management, field work, data evaluation, technical writing, and QA/QC in the environmental consulting field.
• Working knowledge of procedures and methodologies related to due diligence, site investigation, and remediation.
• Experience with client management, contract management, business development, and participation in professional organizations.
• Experience with implementation and supervision of health and safety requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or in a team setting.
• Excellent problem solving and general scientific evaluation skills.
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple activities on an ongoing basis.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and motor vehicle background check.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Experience with environmental consulting and project management in California.
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER training and 8‑hour annual refresher.

• Preferred location near Santa Maria, CA.

$80,000 – $110,000 per year. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefits 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, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to…