Sr. Environmental Scientist (EIR Scientist 3)

About the job

Job Title

Sr. Environmental Scientist (EIR Scientist 3)

Career Level

Professional

Employment Type

Full-time

About Atlas

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

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. If you are a Sr. Environmental Scientist ready to perform environmental site assessments, Phase 1 reports, and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll contribute to high-quality, client-focused project delivery through collaboration, mentorship, and adherence to safety and professional standards.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute project work appropriate for experience level related to due diligence, asbestos, lead paint, and related environmental consulting areas.
• Prepare or review reports by assisting with data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation, and comparison to state and/or federal environmental regulatory standards.
• Positively interact with internal and external clients, service partners, and contractors.
• Provide mentorship for junior level staff.
• Work closely with local management to develop new clients and expand services provided to existing clients.
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations appropriate for core skill set and client needs.
• Promote a safety-first culture that values proactive measures and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other team members toward a common goal of providing client-centric services with high quality interactions and deliverables.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or other applied science
• 5-7+ years of experience, including a combination of project management, field work, data evaluation, technical writing, and QA/QC data review in the environmental consulting field
• Working knowledge of procedures and methodologies related to due diligence, site investigation, asbestos/lead paint sampling and abatement oversight
• Certified Asbestos Building Inspector and EPA Lead Inspector
• Experience with client management, contract management, business development, and participation in professional organizations.
• Experience with implementation and supervision of health and safety requirements.
• Experience with environmental consulting and project management in Arizona.
• Experience writing Phase I ESAs with complex historical and current uses.
• Experience writing Asbestos Surveys, Lead Inspection Risk Assessment and Abatement oversight reports.
• Experience writing proposals.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER training and 8-hour annual refresher.

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: