Environmental Geologist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil and groundwater samples for subsurface assessment and remediation projects, following site-specific plans and safe work practices.
• Log soil samples accurately and maintain thorough, well-organized field notes, photos, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare complete chain-of-custody forms and record survey or field measurements on approved forms to support defensible results.
• Analyze and summarize field and laboratory data, then contribute to clear reports with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Travel locally and regionally to project sites using a company vehicle and represent Atlas professionally with clients, partners, and contractors.
• Model a safety-first mindset by implementing Atlas health and safety requirements (including HAZWOPER expectations) and promoting proactive, continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of environmental consulting experience that includes a mix of field work, sampling, data evaluation, and technical writing.
• Working knowledge of due diligence, site investigation, remediation, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance work.
• Experience supporting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (data collection and report writing).
• A demonstrated commitment to health and safety requirements and field readiness (40-hr HAZWOPER with 8-hr annual refresher).
• Strong communication skills, solid attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint).
• The ability to manage multiple priorities—working independently when needed and collaborating well as part of a team.
• Availability to travel ~50–70% and residence in Southern California.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and motor vehicle background check (for driving to project sites).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: HAZWOPER certification preferred.

Skills

• Field Sampling Techniques
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Environmental Compliance
• Project Management
• Communication and Collaboration

Benefits

At Atlas, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL), and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: Clear career paths, learning resources, and development programs.
• Belonging: Employee Communities (ECs) for connection, belonging, and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: Reasonable accommodation to help employees manage personal and professional responsibilities.

Pay

$40.87 - $52.88 hourly rate

Schedule

Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.