Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

Amentum’s Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) Group is seeking a motivated and technically proficient Environmental Specialist (Geologist / Engineer / Environmental Scientist) with 2-5 years of experience to join our growing team in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, the successful candidate will assist in delivering environmental solutions for both private and government sector clients, particularly on hazardous waste sites. Amentum employs advanced engineering and technology solutions to the most significant challenges to make the world safer, more secure, and cleaner by eliminating environmental hazards to create a secure and vibrant future.

Successful candidates must be willing and able to regularly travel to project sites throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to conduct field investigations, implement site remediation programs addressing soil, groundwater, and vapor issues, manage vendors and subcontractors, and collaborate with project stakeholders. You will be part of an integrated mission-driven team dedicated to protecting human health and the environment, eliminating environmental hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making positive contributions to the communities we work in. This is a great position for candidates looking to expand their current opportunities and develop a strong career oriented professional foundation for advancement.

Amentum is recognized as the second-largest government services contractor in the engineering sector of the U.S. government market. The organization provides technical expertise in various areas including engineering services, national security, defense, and healthcare. In 2023, Amentum received a five-star ranking and was recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” by Newsweek. Amentum’s environmental consulting and engineering groups provide solutions for complex site investigations, remediation design, regulatory compliance, and environmental engineering. Learn more about our company by visiting www.amentum.com.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute environmental remediation projects, including planning, coordination, sampling, execution, data analysis, and technical reporting phases.
• Conduct comprehensive field investigations utilizing standard field practices and equipment for the collection of samples, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, and potable water.
• Apply a foundation in natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrogeology, and mathematics) along with engineering principles to explain environmental observations and develop effective solutions to complex environmental issues and problems.
• Assist with environmental remediation system construction and operation.
• Ensure environmental compliance by reviewing environmental regulations and supporting environmental permitting and other compliance needs.
• Gather, interpret, and organize diverse environmental data sets using spreadsheets, graphs, or models.
• Oversee and effectively manage subcontractors, assuring strict adherence to work scopes, project specifications, and rigorous safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related sciences (geology, chemistry, or physics).
• Valid driver license is required.
• Experience (2-5 years) in the environmental field, environmental engineering, or geology/hydrogeology, ideally with environmental remediation experience.
• Knowledge of EPA and state remediation regulations (CERCLA, RCRA), experience with Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program (Act 2), Storage Tank Program, or Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) is beneficial.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill technical information clearly to diverse audiences within a multidisciplinary team.
• Desire and ability to deliver quality work and solve problems with critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Driven to take ownership of projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive in a collaborative, team environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
• Availability for overnight travel (up to 50%), typically for less than one work week.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and work in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing, including a respirator.
• Amentum will provide 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER or refresher training if the selected candidate does not already possess this certification.

Compensation:

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $45,000 - $70,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and professional certification status.

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