Environmental Staff Scientist (Phase I and Phase II ESA)

Atlas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas, a trusted environmental and infrastructure consultant, seeks a Staff Scientist for its Charlotte, NC team. You’ll conduct Phase I ESAs and support Phase II, perform field investigations, and collaborate with project managers to understand land use and protect public health.

Thriving in a hands-on role, you’ll grow technical skills, travel within NC/SC, and contribute to Atlas National Programs while delivering safe, compliant environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• 2–5 years of site assessment experience and ESA reporting preferred.
• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER or willingness to obtain.
• Strong written/verbal communication and field-reporting ability.
• Willingness to travel within NC/SC and be based in Charlotte.

Responsibilities

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and documentation.
• Phase II ESAs including field sampling and monitoring wells.
• Conduct field investigations, site reconnaissance, sampling, and interviews.
• Interpret data, build summary tables and maps, and report findings.
• Prepare technical reports using online platforms and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Fieldwork is physically demanding

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel up to 30%

Education

BS in Geology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

We are seeking a Staff Scientist to join our Charlotte, NC team! Come join us! In this role, you'll be in the field and behind the data on environmental due diligence projects that help clients understand and protect the land they build on. You'll conduct Phase I and support Phase II Environmental Site Assessments across the Charlotte area, while also contributing to Atlas National Programs work throughout the NC/SC region. It's hands-on, meaningful work — the kind that keeps communities safe and helps development happen responsibly. You'll partner closely with project managers and a supportive team who will help you grow your technical skills and build a career you're proud of.

Core Responsibilities

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Phase II ESAs — collecting soil, groundwater, methane, and soil‑vapor samples; logging soil borings; and installing monitoring wells — along with limited asbestos sampling.
• Perform and document field investigations, including site reconnaissance, sampling, and interviews, relaying findings to the project manager in real time so scope can be adjusted quickly.
• Manage and interpret sampling data, building clear summary tables, result interpretations, and sample location maps.
• Prepare well‑organized technical reports using online reporting platforms (experience with Quire a plus).
• Help clients meet environmental, health, and safety needs — including regulatory compliance and permitting — while following safe work practices at all times.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• A BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience performing site assessments and preparing Phase I ESA reports (prior environmental consulting experience is a plus).
• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training — or the readiness to complete it.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relay field findings clearly and promptly.
• Comfort with physically active fieldwork — full days outdoors, traversing wooded or forested terrain, in a range of weather conditions.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• A willingness to travel within the NC/SC region up to 30%, and a home base in the Charlotte area.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness

We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no‑cost employee‑only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support

We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.

Retirement

We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance

To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program

We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development

We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging

We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility

May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life

We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart

As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust

We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery

Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full‑time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!