Environmental Project Scientist

Atlas is hiring an Environmental Project Scientist for their Farmers Branch, TX office. The role involves conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, providing administrative support, and managing projects with minimal supervision. Candidates should have a degree in Geology, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences, along with 4-7+ years of relevant experience. The position requires fieldwork and travel up to 30%. Atlas emphasizes quality, safety, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Project Scientist Job Description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. With over 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii, we have the reach and expertise to help at any step of a project. Our approach prioritizes quality, safety and a heart-led commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a Project Scientist for our Farmers Branch, TX team.
Job Responsibilities:
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – field assessment, historical research, regulatory database analysis, and report writing.
• Provide billable administrative support to Project Managers as requested.
• Become thoroughly familiar with Atlas policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
• Degree in Geology, Engineering or Environmental Sciences
• 4-7+ years' experience with Phase I ESAs, Phase II's, site investigations, including site visits, regulatory database analysis, and report writing
• Valid US Driver's license.
• Perform field work under limited supervision and in accordance with Atlas and Client safety protocol.
• Able to effectively manage time and prioritize projects with minimal supervision to meet established criteria.
• 40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER certification, current HAZWOPER refresher
• Working knowledge of TCEQ regulations
Technical Requirements:
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and other widely used computer programs.
• Experience with EDR's Parcel and Quire Platforms is a plus.
• Excellent skills in technical writing and verbal communications.
Other Miscellaneous Qualities:
• Ability to travel up to 30%, mostly within Texas and Oklahoma.
• Desire to obtain relevant professional registration or certification, if not already obtained.
Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. This includes 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.
About Us:

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.
Our Values:

We value:
• 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We believe that Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values. We seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide, leveraging the power of different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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.