Environmental Scientist

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Scientist for their Columbia, SC office. Responsibilities include conducting environmental assessments, managing sampling data, and performing field investigations. Candidates should have a BS in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience. The role involves 50% field and 50% office work, requiring teamwork and independent skills. Atlas offers a comprehensive benefits program and values a commitment to safety.
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 an Environmental Scientist to join our Columbia, SC team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Successful candidates will work with experience professional consultants in performing environmental assessment and remediation projects related to petroleum and other industrial chemical releases.
• Candidates must be willing to work both as part of a team and independently in the office, as well as in the field on small to large projects. Motivated candidates willing to learn and grow within an organization that has potential for advancement should apply.
• Performance of site investigations to support environmental projects, including the interpretation of environmental data and report writing.
• Management/Analysis of sampling data, including summary tables, result interpretation, and sample location maps.
• Conduct and document field activities such as soil and groundwater sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, interviews, and tank excavations and/or removals.
• Performance of Phase I/II environmental assessments of a broad range of industrial and commercial facilities.
• Preparation of technical reports.

Minimum requirements:
• BS in Geology, Engineering or Environmental Science
• 3-5 years related environmental consulting experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Preferred 40-hour Hazwoper
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments
• Capable of working independently, under direct supervision of others, and in a team-orientated environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a MVR
• Commitment to safety

Technical requirements:
• Ability to document clearly field activities conducted
• SCDES UST reimbursement/technical guidelines experience a plus but not required

Other miscellaneous qualities:
• 50% field work, 50% office work
• Ability/willingness to travel and perform moderately strenuous tasks
• Microsoft PC applications: Word, Excel

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