Environmental Specialist

Atlas; Canada; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Specialist for their Santa Maria, CA team. The role involves managing subsurface investigation projects, executing environmental consulting tasks, and preparing reports to meet regulatory standards. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in the field, with strong project management and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience with client and contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for subsurface investigations.
• Execute project work in environmental consulting.
• Prepare or review reports for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Field work

Data evaluation

Technical writing

QA/QC

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, 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 Specialist to join our Santa Maria, CA team! Come join us!

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations for subsurface investigation and remediation projects throughout California including all aspects of the project life cycle such as proposal generation, technical execution, reporting, and invoicing.
• Execute project work appropriate for experience level related to due diligence, site investigation and characterization, remediation, and related environmental consulting areas.
• Work closely with local management to develop new clients and expand services provided to existing clients.
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations appropriate for core skill set and client needs.
• Prepare or review reports by assisting with data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation, and comparison to state and/or federal environmental regulatory standards.
• Positively interact with internal and external clients, service partners, and contractors.
• 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.
• Embrace and model the Atlas core values including trust, mastery, heart, and life.

Qualifications

• 2‑5+ years of experience, including a combination of project management, field work, data evaluation, technical writing, and QA/QC in the environmental consulting field.
• Working knowledge of procedures and methodologies related to due diligence, site investigation, and remediation.
• Experience with client management, contract management, business development, and participation in professional organizations.
• Experience with implementation and supervision of health and safety requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or in a team setting.
• Excellent problem solving and general scientific evaluation skills.
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple activities on an ongoing basis.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and motor vehicle background check.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Technical Requirements

• Experience with environmental consulting and project management in California.
• 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and 8‑hour annual refresher.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities

• Preferred location near Santa Maria, CA.

Compensation

$80,000 - $110,000 per year. 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 beneft 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