Environmental Scientist I - Field Data & Remediation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes field data collection, data management, and preparation of work plans and proposals, with opportunities to apply AI tools and grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related discipline (completed or in progress).
• 0–2 years internship, research, or academic project experience involving environmental investigation, water or wastewater treatment, sustainability, or ecological conservation.
• 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.

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

Willingness to learn field methods

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Data visualization tools

Job description

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

The role emphasizes field data collection, data management, and preparation of work plans and proposals, with opportunities to apply AI tools and grow