EIR Environmental Scientist 1

Atlas Technical Consultants; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Atlas Technical Consultants is seeking an eager, self-motivated individual to support environmental site investigations in the region. You will gain hands-on experience in field and office settings, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to projects that improve local communities and the environment.

The role emphasizes safe fieldwork, accurate documentation, and collaboration within a project team. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and willingness to travel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong commitment to safe fieldwork and accurate documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work independently within a team.
• Willingness to travel and perform moderately strenuous field activities.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental site investigations by collecting soil, groundwater, soil-vapor, and other environmental samples.
• Conduct and document field activities, including soil borings, monitoring-well installations, and UST excavations or removals.
• Organize and evaluate sampling results using data tables, sample-location maps, and clear technical summaries.
• Assist with proposals, work plans, environmental reports, permit applications, and site-specific health and safety plans.
• Maintain accurate field notes, project records, and documentation per Atlas quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate multiple assignments and communicate progress and observations to the project team.

Skills

Field safety

Technical skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, engineering, environmental science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Launch your career in environmental consulting by working on projects that help assess, clean up, and redevelop properties across the region. You’d gain hands-on experience in the field and office while learning from experienced professionals and making a meaningful impact on communities and the environment. We're looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow. Success means developing strong technical skills, safely supporting field and office activities, and becoming a reliable member of our project team.

Core Responsibilities

• Support environmental site investigations by collecting soil, groundwater, soil-vapor, and other environmental samples.
• Conduct and document field activities, including soil borings, monitoring-well installations, and underground storage-tank excavations or removals.
• Organize and evaluate sampling results using data tables, sample-location maps, and clear technical summaries.
• Assist with proposals, work plans, environmental reports, permit applications, and site-specific health and safety plans.
• Maintain accurate field notes, project records, and documentation in accordance with Atlas quality and safety practices.
• Coordinate multiple assignments and communicate progress, field observations, and potential concerns to project team members.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• A bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Up to two years of relevant environmental consulting, field, laboratory, or academic experience. Georgia-specific experience is helpful but not required.
• A strong commitment to performing fieldwork safely and producing accurate, well-documented work.
• Technical, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to communicate clearly, work independently with appropriate guidance, and contribute to a collaborative team.
• A valid driver’s license and driving record that meet company requirements.
• The ability to perform moderately strenuous field activities and travel overnight, primarily within the state, approximately 20% to 30% of the time.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training is preferred.

What you can expect from us

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmark, 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, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

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