Environmental Scientist; EIR Scientist

External Description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist (EIR Scientist
1) to join our Houston, TX team! Come join us!

The successful candidate will work with experienced professional consultants in performing environmental assessment and remediation projects related to petroleum and hazardous waste sites. The ideal candidate will have good technical and organizational skills and be able to work independently on assigned project tasks with limited supervision. The vast majority of the work (85-100%) will be conducted in the field. The candidate will serve as an Environmental Scientist supporting current and upcoming projects for the Houston office and within the central region of Atlas.

The position will be responsible for subsurface investigations, due diligence site inspections; groundwater, air, and soil sampling; and/or system sampling and routine sampling and maintenance of soil vapor extraction, and groundwater extraction treatment systems. Preference will be given to candidates with groundwater/soil sampling experience with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The ideal candidate will have completed the 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and have at least one year (1) year of relevant experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with a university or college degree with applicable experience, and ability to receive or have their Professional Geologist, Environmental Professional, or other similar certification in their field. Preference will also be given to candidates that have specific experience in a similar role within an environmental and engineering consulting firm. The successful candidate must be able to travel overnight as needed within Texas and Atlas’ other regions.

Candidates must be willing to work both as part of a team and independently in the office as well as in the field on small and large projects. Motivated candidates willing to learn and grow within an organization that has potential for advancement should apply.

• University or College degree in geology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of one year of professional experience.
• Candidates with experience in a similar role with an environmental or engineering company in Texas are also preferred.
• Must locate to Houston, Texas metro area.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office® and Teams. Proficiency in CADD or GIS is also considered a plus.
• Excellent task management, written and verbal skills are a must.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments.
• Capable of working independently, under direct supervision of others, and in a team-oriented environment.

• Basic understanding of routine tasks associated with environmental inspections and assessments, subsurface investigations, or environmental remediation projects (soil, groundwater, vapor sampling, subsurface drilling) and United States Environmental Protection Agency and State of Texas environmental regulations.
• Qualified to independently conduct field soil and groundwater sampling (including various methodologies, containers, field equipment, laboratory requirements) and prepare daily field reports document field activities and system performance specifications.
• Prepare tables and field summaries for a variety of regulatory-driven soil, groundwater, and remediation system reports.
• Perform routine maintenance of field equipment utilized…