Environmental Scientist (EIR Scientist 1)

Atlas is hiring an Environmental Scientist (EIR Scientist 1) for their Williston, VT office. The role involves field data collection, sampling, and office tasks to support hazardous site investigations. Candidates should have a degree in environmental studies and 3-7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing soil borings, conducting assessments, and performing environmental health services. The position requires travel up to 75% and offers comprehensive benefits.
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 (EIR Scientist 1) to join our Williston, VT team. This position will be responsible for performing field data collection, sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and surface water), and office tasks (including field activity planning, preparation, and summary reporting) to support hazardous site and brownfield investigations under Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation IRule, BRELLA, and BERA Programs.

Successful candidates could also receive cross training and potential alternative assignments based on workload that might include conducting facility inspections, operating drinking water systems, conducting PCB, asbestos or lead assessments, and overseeing subcontractor work.

Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
• Collect soil, soil vapor, and groundwater samples
• Perform operation & maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems
• Organizing and prioritizing a diverse workload; maintaining accurate records
• Oversee soil borings and monitoring well installations
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation of field and analytical data
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments
• Ability to communicate and work constructively with others
• Perform environmental, health and safety services
• Assist with industrial hygiene projects

Minimum Requirements
• Four-year degree in environmental studies or related field of study
• 3-7 years' experience in environmental or hazardous materials testing.

Technical Requirements
• Proficient in MS Office, possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills, and be able to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in AutoCad and GIS desired.
• Excellent skills in technical writing and verbal communication
• 40-hour Hazwoper certification desired, but not required as this training can be provided to you upon offer and acceptance.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities
• Ability to travel up to but not limited to 75%
• Working vehicle, although an option to use company vehicle for field work depending upon availability of vehicle.
• Course work in Environmental Sciences, Geology, Soil Science, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering related fields.

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