EIR Environmental Scientist I

Atlas; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company seeks an Environmental Scientist I to support investigations at contaminated sites. Responsibilities include field data collection, overseeing sample analyses, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and 1-3 years of experience, alongside strong communication skills. The position entails 40-hour HAZWOPER training, occasional night and weekend work, and travel within eastern New England. Competitive hourly pay of $25.00 to $28.00 is offered, with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in environmental science or related field.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training required.
• Valid driver’s license and available for night/weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water samples.
• Prepare technical reports including proposals and work plans.
• Conduct ASTM Phase I and II environmental assessments.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

4-year college degree in Geosciences, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist I to join our team. This person could work out of Woburn, MA; West Springfield, MA or Manchester, NH offices.

The Environmental Scientist I will be responsible for performing field data collection and sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and surface water), and office tasks (including field activity planning, preparation, and summary reporting) to support petroleum and hazardous waste site investigations under New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services - Contaminated Site Management Programs, Massachusetts Contingency Plan, and other similar New England state programs.

Successful candidates could receive cross training and potential alternative assignments based on workload that might include conducting facility inspections, conduct PCB and asbestos building materials sampling, and oversee subcontractor work.

Job Responsibilities

• Collecting soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water samples
• Overseeing soil borings and monitoring well installations
• Conducting data analysis and interpretation of field and analytical data
• Preparing technical reports including but not limited to proposals, work plans, environmental reports, permit applications, and health & safety plans>Conducting ASTM Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments
• Supporting eastern New England operations and associated regional travel
• Supporting Emergency Response services; this will include participating in a rotating on-call team with intermittent weekend and 2nd and 3rd shift work assignments.
• Ability to communicate and work constructively with others
• Organizing and prioritizing a diverse workload; maintain accurate records
• Up to 70% daytime travel within eastern New England
• Opportunities to support projects nationwide
• 4-year college degree in Geosciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related field of study
• 1-3 years relevant professional experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Available for intermittent night and weekend work
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Technical Requirements

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other widely used computer programs
• Possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with minimum supervision
• Excellent skills in technical writing and verbal communications
• Experience with AutoCAD desired
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling a plus

Other Miscellaneous Qualities

• Reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to work in various environments and weather conditions
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

Compensation

$25.00/hr - $28.00/hr
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 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.