Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, 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 EIR Environmental Scientist 1 to join our Fridley, MD team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with and, after training, independently conduct groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, vapor sampling, and drilling oversight.
• Collect, label, and document samples in accordance with project procedures and regulatory guidance.
• Maintain complete and accurate field notes, logs, photographs, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Perform data entry, organize field data, and assist with preparing tables, figures, and basic report components.
• Follow site-specific health and safety plans and participate in job hazard analyses.
• Communicate site conditions, schedule updates, and field observations to project managers and senior staff.
• Prepare and maintain field equipment, coolers, and sampling supplies; assist with sample shipping and logistics.
• Support project managers with coordination tasks and day-to-day project needs.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and safety protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for basic data entry and documentation.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift/carry field equipment (up to approximately 40 lbs).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork within Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Technical requirements:

• Ability to learn standard environmental field methods with on-the-job training.
• Ability to accurately record field observations, complete forms, and maintain organized documentation.
• Ability to follow instructions from senior staff for sampling, equipment use, and site procedures.
• Basic understanding of environmental science concepts from coursework (soil, groundwater, geology), with all task-specific training provided.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office for entering data, organizing photos, and supporting simple report components.
• Ability to progress toward independently conducting routine groundwater monitoring or drilling oversight events within the first several months.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Willingness to perform a mix of field and office work, with the balance varying by season and workload.
• Ability to travel for both local day-trips and occasional out-of-town field events.
• Overnight travel varies by season and project workload, but typically occurs 1 to 2 times per month, with most overnight stays lasting 1 to 2 nights, and occasional trips up to 3 or 4 nights.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions and learn from senior staff.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a positive attitude toward growth and long-term development within the department.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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