Environmental Scientist

APTIM Corp.; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

401(k) Plans

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes field data collection, work plan development, cost estimates, and data analysis with compliance focus, while learning field sampling methods and safety practices, and willingness to travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field, completed or in progress.
• 0–2 years of internship, research, or academic project experience in environmental investigation or related areas.
• Strong interest in remediation, field investigations, treatment systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn field sampling methods, equipment operation, and data collection procedures.
• Ability to perform field duties outdoors, including uneven terrain, lifting equipment, and weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear PPE and travel to work sites, including overnight travel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work on federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, documentation, and organization of field data.
• Contribute to preparation of project work plans and deliverables.
• Assist with development of scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and data-tracking tools.
• Assist in analysis and interpretation of environmental data using statistics and data visualization tools.
• Identify environmental risks and recommend remediation strategies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and work safely on site.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Willingness to learn

Fieldwork and PPE

Driver's license

U.S. work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related discipline

Job description

APTIM is seeking a motivated entry-level Environmental Scientist to support our portfolio of federal environmental investigation and remediation projects. Projects commonly involve the investigation and remediation of sites with groundwater or soil impacted by chlorinated solvents, petroleum, radiological contaminants, or emerging compounds. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of project managers and partner with other engineers, scientists, geologists, risk assessors, and health physicists.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related scientific discipline (completed or in progress).
• Relevant internship, research, or academic project experience involving environmental investigation, water or wastewater treatment, sustainability, or ecological conservation (0–2 years).
• Strong interest in environmental remediation, field investigations, treatment systems, and environmental compliance.
• Must have 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) to support technical communication, analytical tasks, research, and efficient project execution. Upon hire, employees are expected to use these tools in accordance with approved company guidelines.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $33.00 to $40.00 per hour Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, llc is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well‑being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k)APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

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APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.

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