Field Environmental Scientist: Phase I & II ESAs

Oneatlas; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Staff Scientist to join our Charlotte, NC team. You will conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and support Phase II ESAs across the Charlotte area, collaborating with project managers and Atlas National Programs.

You’ll work with a national team of 3,500 professionals, grow your skills, and contribute to safe, sustainable site investigations. Travel up to 30% within NC/SC is expected, with a strong emphasis on hands-on fieldwork.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2–5 years of site assessments and Phase I ESA reporting experience.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training or willingness to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Willing to travel up to 30% within NC/SC; home base in Charlotte.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Support Phase II ESAs: collect soil, groundwater, methane, soil-vapor samples; log borings; install monitoring wells; limited asbestos sampling.
• Perform field investigations including site reconnaissance, sampling, and interviews; relay findings in real time to project manager.
• Manage and interpret sampling data; build summary tables, interpretations, and maps.
• Prepare well-organized technical reports using online reporting platforms (Quire a plus).
• Help clients meet environmental, health, and safety needs including regulatory compliance and safe work practices.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Fieldwork

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Geology/Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

Quire

Job description

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Staff Scientist to join our Charlotte, NC team. You will conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and support Phase II ESAs across the Charlotte area, collaborating with project managers and Atlas National Programs.

You’ll work with a national team of 3,500 professionals, grow your skills, and contribute to safe, sustainable site investigations. Travel up to 30% within NC/SC is expected, with a strong emphasis on hands-on fieldwork.