Environmental Scientist

External Description

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.

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist to work in our Environmental Investigation and Remediation (EIR) Practice, within the Remediation team in Tallahassee, FL.

Join our high-performing, collaborative, and supportive team and you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of challenging and rewarding tasks, including the following:

• Provide field oversight services for drilling, soil and groundwater sampling, underground storage tank (UST) removals, remedial system installation & operation, private drinking water well surveys, and other environmental tasks,
• Work independently or as part of a project team,
• Complete accurate and detailed field logs and diagrams,
• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring for various media and contaminants of concern by following established procedures,
• Support report preparation, by assisting with data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation, and comparison to state and/or federal environmental regulatory standards,
• Maintain FDEP sampling standards of environmental sampling and monitoring for various media and contaminants of concern by following established procedures,
• Promote a safety-first culture that values proactive measures and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with other team members toward a common goal of providing client-centric services with high quality interactions and deliverables.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Engineering or other applied science
• One (1) to three (3) years of work experience in the field, primarily related to environmental services,
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint) preferred,
• Good problem solving and general scientific evaluation skills, and
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple activities on an on-going basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Preferred 40-hour Hazwoper
• Valid Driver's License & ability to pass a MVR

Technical requirements:

• Desired candidate will have requisite experience in one or more of the following states: FL, GA or AL.
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Restoration Program experience is preferred.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Candidate will report to the Tallahassee Spoke
• Travel required throughout the state of Florida, up to 80%
• Overnight stay may be required

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

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