Environmental Scientist

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking a Junior Geologist/Environmental Scientist/Engineer to conduct environmental site investigations and remedial actions. This position requires the ability to conduct field work, desktop analysis and reporting, occasional overnight travel, and application of knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.

Duties may include but is not limited to: installation of environmental soil borings and monitoring wells, collection and documentation of soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, environmental permitting, stormwater compliance inspections and reporting, completion of environmental compliance inspection and support activities, and ability to gain working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental regulations. If applying as an engineer based on education, responsibilities may also include remedial design and remedial action construction assignments under the supervision of a Project Engineer.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Provides technical support to clients in a variety of work scopes including but not limited to: environmental site characterization, monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, Phase I and Phase II due diligence, and municipal and commercial construction.
• Collects and interprets soil, groundwater, surface water, and air sample analytical data.
• Executes field work, maintains project schedule and budgetary goals, and supervises contractors.
• Conducts work independently or as part of a project team and can adjust to rapidly changing site conditions or client requirements.
• Adheres to established health and safety policies and procedures and executes work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Conducts Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations in accordance with ASTM Standards and client requirements.
• Conducts site inspections for NPDES permit and erosion control plan compliance. Identifies pollution sources. Maps project sites and drainage areas using GPS/GIS.
• Supports environmental permitting and permit compliance projects.
• Drafts technical documents for regulatory agencies and private clients.
• Understands technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, and ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Manages schedule and balances multiple priorities to meet project targets and deadlines.
• Utilizes best practices and knowledge of internal and external business systems to improve products or services as a collaborative member of the APTIM team.
• Duties may also include overlap with APTIM's industrial hygiene group including inspections, assessment and sampling for asbestos, lead-based paint and other material concerns.
• If applying as an engineer based on education, responsibilities may also include remedial design and remedial action construction assignments under the supervision of a Project Engineer.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Hydrology, or related field required.
• 0-5 years of experience participating in various scopes associated with environmental site assessment and technical report preparation
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed with occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Must pass an OSHA HAZWOPER physical and respirator function test
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, scientific computer programs
• The following certifications are a plus: 40-hour OSHA-HAZWOPER training, OSHA 10-Hour, Florida Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector, Licensed Asbestos Inspector, Indoor Air Quality Training.

ABOUT APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

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

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $25 to $32 hourly. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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