Environmental Scientist

APTIM Corp is seeking an Environmental Scientist to monitor and restore coastal Louisiana wetlands. Responsibilities include conducting water quality sampling, data collection, and laboratory processing. Candidates should have a BS in environmental science, 0-3 years of relevant experience, and be capable of heavy physical work in challenging conditions. A valid driver's license is required. This position is based in Baton Rouge, LA and is not remote.
Job Description

Job Overview
Our Coastal Scientist jobs are your opportunity to help monitor and restore coastal Louisiana wetlands and estuaries. Each day, you will work on ecological monitoring projects conducting water quality and environmental sampling, laboratory processing, and data analysis. You should be a self-motivated, team-focused individual with a BS degree in environmental science; have 0-3 years of experience performing environmental field and lab work preferably as a biologist, wetland ecologist, or water quality specialist; and have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each Coastal Scientist job.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct water quality sampling in coastal Louisiana, process samples in a laboratory setting, and coordinate activities with subcontractors
• Collect scientific data including hydrologic (using continuous recorders), wetland surface elevation and accretion (via RSET/feldspar techniques), and wetland vegetation composition and cover data
• Work in an effective team environment, learning and taking instruction from mid and senior staff
• Work on coastal restoration projects requiring heavy physical exertion in a variety of difficult field conditions
• Share work experiences in a positive work environment where talents are valued
• Contribute to a company dedicated to sustainable development practices

Basic Qualifications:
• BS or MS degree in natural sciences from a US accredited college or university.
• Experience with laboratory processing of water quality samples is highly desired.
• Candidate should be familiar with coastal systems.
• Louisiana experience is preferred.
• MUST have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to travel.
• MUST be comfortable working in all types of boats.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Safety experience required.
• Must be capable of heavy physical exertion in a variety of difficult field conditions.
• *APTIM will not sponsor an employment visa to fill this position.**

#LI-Onsite

Additional Job Information

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:
• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home.
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities.
• A voice in making our company better.
• Investment into your personal and professional development

BENEFITSAPTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.

APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.

Watch our video:
About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better