Environmental Scientist (EIR Scientist 1)

Job description

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 Dallas, TX team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The successful candidate will work with experienced professional consultants in performing environmental assessment, underground storage tank 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 Dallas 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.

Preference will be given to candidates with groundwater/soil sampling experience with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidance.

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.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Technical Requirements:

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide.

We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project.

We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond.

This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life.

We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, 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, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work.

We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way.

Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide.

We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities.

Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization.

We’re Stronger Together.



Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

For more information, read through our EEO Policy

Required Skill Profession

Physical Scientists