Remote Environmental Scientist - CERCLA Remediation

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support CERCLA investigation and remediation for government clients. The role is remote with up to 10% travel and involves technical writing, data analysis, and developing deliverables under senior staff guidance.

Responsibilities include preparing SAPs, RI/FS-related reports, and QA-compliant data packages, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, defensible conclusions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or a master's with 4+ years.
• Experience supporting CERCLA PA/SI, RI/FS, or equivalent RCRA investigations/remediation.
• Knowledge of site characterization, remediation tech, data requirements, and regulations.
• Experience interpreting complex environmental data, developing CSMs, and crafting conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental documents (SAPs, UFP-QAPPs, HASPs, RI/FS reports).
• Analyze environmental data to support site characterization and decision-making.
• Develop Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) and data presentations (maps, tables, figures).
• Support evaluation and selection of remedial alternatives and site exit strategies.
• Compile and report environmental data per QA requirements and client needs.
• Develop data-driven conclusions and maintain technical quality across deliverables.
• Coordinate with scientists, engineers, geologists, PMs, subcontractors.

Skills

CERCLA experience

CSM development

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Travel-ready

Field experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in Geology/Environmental Engineering/Earth Science/Environmental Science

Master's in related field (optional)

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support CERCLA investigation and remediation for government clients. The role is remote with up to 10% travel and involves technical writing, data analysis, and developing deliverables under senior staff guidance.

Responsibilities include preparing SAPs, RI/FS-related reports, and QA-compliant data packages, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, defensible conclusions.