Environmental Scientist

Aptim Corp
  • Norfolk, VA
  • $27–$29 Per Hour
11 days ago

Job Description

Job Overview:

APTIM currently has a career-growth opportunity for a junior level Environmental Scientist to support site investigation, characterization, and remedial actions at environmentally impacted sites throughout the United States. Work duties may include the design, installation, and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells, subcontractor oversight, collection of samples from various environmental media for laboratory analysis, and the implementation and maintenance of remedial systems. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members including client representatives, regulators, and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Collection, documentation, and interpretation of field data for management review and subsequent incorporation into project documents
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment, provide input on technical, project, and safety issues
  • Ensures conformance to applicable codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures
  • Applies education, knowledge, and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
  • Ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment, provide input on technical, project, and safety issues
  • Perform all assigned tasks in strict accordance with APTIM Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Occasional overnight travel to other project sites in the general geographic area may be required

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline (Geology, Environmental Science, etc.)
  • 0-3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Valid Driver's License with Clean Driving Record required
  • Possess or have ability to readily obtain OSHA HAZWOPER certification
  • Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites; lifting and physical work will be required
  • Must be able to work in the field in all types of field conditions/weather
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, to meet project deadlines.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00 Per Hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Company paid and optional Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
  • APTIM 401(k) Guide
  • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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Numbers & Facts

LocationNorfolk, VA
Salary$27–$29 Per Hour

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Data Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Environmental Impactunmatched
  • Environmental Sciencesunmatched
  • Geologyunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Groundwater Samplingunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Laboratory Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Specimen Collectionunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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