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 Seattle, WA team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform soil and groundwater sampling for subsurface assessment and remediation projects.
• Oversee drilling and log soil samples.
• Compile detailed, well-organized data/field notes and photographs.
• Prepare reports, including analysis of data and development of conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare chain-of-custody forms for analytical testing and record survey data on approved forms.
• Travel locally and regionally in the Pacific Northwest to project sites using company vehicle.
• Implement Atlas’ health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform field work related to environmental, due diligence, remediation, industrial hygiene, and Brownfields projects in the Seattle area and the Pacific Northwest region.
• Work closely with regional management to perform requested client/project tasks in both a field and office setting.
• Positively interact with internal and external clients, service partners, and contractors.
• 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.
• Embrace and model the Atlas core values including trust, mastery, heart, and life.
• Manage assigned project tasks on time, within scope and within budget in a safe manner.
• Perform routine maintenance of field equipment utilized by the Seattle office.
• Assist with cost estimating and procurement of equipment and parts.
• Willingness to be cross-trained for other environmental assignments as projects are awarded.

Minimum requirements:

• Atlas is currently seeking a staff- or project-level Environmental Scientist for our Seattle, Washington office, supporting current and upcoming projects in our Washington and Pacific Northwest Region.
• The ideal candidate will have good technical and organizational skills and be able to work independently on assigned project tasks with limited supervision.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a university or college degree in environmental science, geology, or other applied science, or a high school diploma with several years of applicable experience in a similar role with an environmental or engineering consulting firm.
• Position includes the performance of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; environmental compliance audits; soil, vapor, and groundwater sampling; stormwater compliance sampling; and/or mold, indoor air quality investigations, lead inspections, asbestos air monitoring, and asbestos surveys for private and public sector clients.

Technical requirements:

• Preferred candidate will be 40-hour HAZWOPER trained with 8-hour annual refreshers completed.
• Preferred candidate will also have a working knowledge of United States Environmental Protection Agency and State of Washington environmental regulations and standard procedures and methodologies related to due diligence, site investigation, remediation, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental compliance projects.
• State of Washington certifications preferred, as applicable. Candidate should be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and possess excellent report writing, time management, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in CADD and/or GIS is also considered a plus.
• Candidate must possess the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision and as part of a professional team to meet organization and project objectives.
• Candidate must also be able to pass a standard drug screen and motor vehicle background check.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to travel, primarily within Washington but also within Atlas’ Pacific Northwest Region.
• Dependable, organized, detail oriented, and resourceful.
• Positive, flexible team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.

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.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. 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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf