Environmental Scientist

Atlas is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist for an on-site role in Los Angeles, CA. The position involves evaluating environmental impacts of large-scale development projects, ensuring compliance with CEQA and NEPA, conducting field investigations, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related fields, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Advanced degrees and certifications are preferred.
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.

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team in a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in environmental science to evaluate and manage the environmental impacts of large-scale development projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Environmental Impact Evaluation:
• Conduct thorough evaluations of proposed development projects to assess their potential environmental impacts, with a focus on CEQA and NEPA compliance.
• Analyze various environmental factors such as air quality, water resources, wildlife, habitat preservation, and noise levels, among others.
• Mitigation & Impact Reduction:
• Identify potential environmental issues and collaborate with project teams to develop effective impact reduction and mitigation strategies.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to environmental protection.
• Field Investigations & Research:
• Lead and support field investigations, environmental sampling, and data collection to assess site conditions and environmental concerns.
• Perform field research to gather data relevant to specific environmental impacts, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Technical Reporting & Documentation:
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting findings from environmental assessments, field investigations, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that reports comply with relevant environmental regulations, standards, and reporting requirements.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including local governments, regulatory agencies, and the project team, to ensure environmental compliance and effective project execution.
• Assist in public presentations or meetings when necessary to communicate environmental concerns and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or other advanced certifications are a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in environmental science, with a focus on CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) or NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) compliance and documentation.
• Proven experience in conducting field investigations, environmental assessments, and mitigation measures.
• Certifications & Licensure:
• Relevant professional certifications in environmental science or related areas (such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP), or other applicable certifications) are preferred.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance in California is highly desirable.

Compensation:

$62k-84k

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

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 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.

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

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