Field Geologist​/Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Staff in this role play a critical frontline role in collecting accurate field data that drives regulatory decisions, remediation strategies, and client project outcomes. They conduct sampling, site inspections, and field measurements that ensure compliance and keep projects on track. Success for this individual means delivering precise, defensible data, maintaining strong safety and quality standards, and adapting smoothly to changing site conditions.

When they’re thriving, fieldwork is efficient and reports are accurate.

• Conduct soil boring and groundwater monitoring well drilling and sampling activities.
• Groundwater monitoring.
• Soil gas monitoring point installation and sampling.
• Technical report production for the Petroleum / Remediation service line.
• Support Phase II Environmental Site assessments for the Due Diligence Group.
• Abide by Atlas’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Occasional response to environmental emergencies/spills.

• B.S. Degree in geology, biology, hydrology, environmental science, earth science
• Possess physical strength, stamina and dexterity for repeatedly lifting and moving, stooping, bending, climbing, working in varying weather conditions at various remote sites with varying terrain.
• Adhere to Atlas and site‑specific safety standards.
• Ability to travel to local and occasionally out of town project sites.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prefer spreadsheet and analytical familiarity.
• Prefer the following additional certification (not requirements): 40‑hour OSHA HazWOPER Safety (will be provided).

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no‑cost employee‑only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

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

Heart: As our hallmark, 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, greatness inspires our work.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship…