Petroleum Environmental Project Lead (IL)

ATLAS; Illinois; On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead complex petroleum-related projects across Illinois, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinating scope, schedule, budget, contractor performance, and stakeholder communication.

You will work with field staff and project teams for Illinois-based projects, supporting major clients such as 7-Eleven, Speedway and Marathon, while upholding safety standards and delivering high-quality reports and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Illinois EPA LUST regulations.
• Adhere to Atlas and site-specific safety standards.
• Ability to manage, prepare, and review technical reports.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Technical knowledge of Illinois LUST regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical reports for the Petroleum/EM service line.
• Manage Petroleum and other environmental projects, including Illinois-based projects.
• Support 7‑Eleven, Speedway, and Marathon projects and client needs.
• Perform technical reviews and ensure quality and accuracy of project deliverables.
• Manage and oversee field staff activities and performance.
• Coordinate and prioritize day‑to‑day project tasks and workload.
• Collaborate with project teams to support successful project execution.
• Abide by Atlas’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology / Environmental Science / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead complex petroleum-related projects across Illinois, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinating scope, schedule, budget, contractor performance, and stakeholder communication.

You will work with field staff and project teams for Illinois-based projects, supporting major clients such as 7-Eleven, Speedway and Marathon, while upholding safety standards and delivering high-quality reports and outcomes.