Environmental Scientist

APTIM; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist for full-time work focused on environmental compliance and hazardous waste programs. The role includes coordinating with vendors, reviewing waste profiles, and guiding junior staff while interacting with clients.

Travel to client facilities may be required, with most duties in an office environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in environmental science or related field with 6+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related core science required.
• Related work experience of 6+ years.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online; able to learn other software.
• May travel to client facilities to conduct reviews/audits.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage work scopes, meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Work independently and in project teams; adapt to changing conditions.
• Interface with client personnel at corporate and facility levels.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies.
• Manage time to deliver quality documents on deadlines.
• Apply knowledge to standard and nonstandard situations; follow processes.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

MS Excel

MS Word

SharePoint Online

Learning new software

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of our RCRA and state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, regulated waste and hazardous materials management and reporting programs. The successful candidate will have a background in completion of hazardous waste and hazardous material notification and reporting, including California reporting and Business Plans, and the experience/ability to execute these tasks as a reporting lead. Ability to coordinate with hazardous waste vendors, assist with waste profile management and quality assurance/quality control review of waste profiles, is a plus. The candidate will also have excellent communication skills to provide direction to entry-level and junior level staff and will be in a position to interact directly with clients. This position will primarily be in an office environment but may also require travel to client facilities to conduct environmental compliance reviews/audits and/or gather related data.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Executing and managing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Work independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions.
• Interfacing with client personnel at a corporate and facility level.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies.
• Time management to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines.
• Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.
• Following defined processes explicitly while also being able to identify and accommodate new or changing scenarios as well as developing processes for new activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology), engineering, or related area required.
• Related work experience of 6+ years.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills required. Must have demonstrated strength and proficiency with Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, and ability to learn other software applications.
• May be asked to work in the field and travel to complete work.
• Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations required.
• Specific experience with RCRA and state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, and regulated waste compliance and national experience.
• Specific experience with California electronic reporting for hazardous waste (eVQ) and hazardous materials (CERS) required.

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 $85,000 -$104,000 Per Year. 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 Environmental and Infrastructure 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:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents