Entry-Level Environmental Scientist: Data & Remediation

APTIM; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to support federal environmental investigation and remediation projects in Concord, CA. You will work under project managers and collaborate with engineers, scientists, geologists, risk assessors, and health physicists to advance site investigations and cleanup efforts.

The role emphasizes field data collection, data analysis, and preparing work plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field (completed or in progress).
• 0–2 years of internship or project experience in environmental investigation, water or wastewater treatment, sustainability, or ecological conservation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn field sampling methods, equipment operation, and environmental data collection procedures.
• Ability to perform essential field duties, including walking on uneven terrain, lifting and carrying field equipment, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear and use required PPE.
• Ability to travel to work sites, including overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work on federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection, documentation, and organization of field data to support project objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation of project work plans and deliverables.
• Assist with the development of technical scopes of work and cost estimates for proposal efforts.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and data-tracking tools.
• Assist in the management, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Identify and evaluate environmental risks and recommend remediation strategies to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Adhere to established health and safety policies and procedures and execute work in a safe and conscientious manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Field data collection

Willingness to learn

PPE safety

Travel readiness

Driver's license

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Internship/academic project experience

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

APTIM is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to support federal environmental investigation and remediation projects in Concord, CA. You will work under project managers and collaborate with engineers, scientists, geologists, risk assessors, and health physicists to advance site investigations and cleanup efforts.

The role emphasizes field data collection, data analysis, and preparing work plans.