EIR Environmental Scientist I

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Scientist I in Woburn, MA, or nearby offices. Responsibilities include field data collection and sampling, overseeing investigations, conducting assessments, and preparing reports. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience. The role requires travel within eastern New England and may involve weekend and night shifts. Proficiency in MS Office and communication skills are essential.
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 3,500 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.

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Collecting soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water samples
• Overseeing soil borings and monitoring well installations
• Overseeing geotechnical investigations
• 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

Minimum Requirements
• 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

Technical Requirements
• 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

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

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.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy?https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf