Environmental Field Scientist — Phase I & II ESAs

Atlas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Staff Scientist to join the Charlotte, NC team. You’ll be in the field and behind the data on environmental due diligence projects that help clients understand and protect the land they build on.

You’ll conduct Phase I and support Phase II Environmental Site Assessments across the Charlotte area, while also contributing to Atlas National Programs work throughout the NC/SC region.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience performing site assessments and Phase I ESA reports.
• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training or willingness to obtain it.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with fieldwork outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Support Phase II ESAs—collect soil, groundwater, methane, and soil-vapor samples; log borings; install monitoring wells; limited asbestos sampling.
• Perform and document field investigations and relay findings to the project manager in real time.
• Manage and interpret sampling data; create summary tables, interpretations, and maps.
• Prepare organized technical reports using online reporting platforms (Quire a plus).
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance and permitting and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

Phase I ESA experience

Field sampling

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science

Tools

Quire

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Teams

HAZWOPER training

Job description

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Staff Scientist to join the Charlotte, NC team. You’ll be in the field and behind the data on environmental due diligence projects that help clients understand and protect the land they build on.

You’ll conduct Phase I and support Phase II Environmental Site Assessments across the Charlotte area, while also contributing to Atlas National Programs work throughout the NC/SC region.