Environmental Scientist

About the Role

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to work remotely from Oregon to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of environmental compliance and permitting review programs. This position will primarily be remote but may also require travel to client facilities, conduct environmental compliance reviews/audits and/or gather related data.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing and managing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets
• Collection and interpretation/evaluation of scientific data
• Executes field work within project schedule and budgetary goals and supervises subcontractors
• Use various environmental databases and software to research project/site requirements and document the results in a technical report
• Work independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions or client requirements
• Supervises junior staff on more complex work tasks
• Adheres to established health and safety policies and procedures and executes work in a safe and conscientious manner
• Understands technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, and ensures conformance to applicable technical standards
• Interfacing with client personnel at a corporate and facility level
• Has in-depth experience, knowledge, and skills in own discipline
• Flexible and willing to support other projects as needed
• Drafts technical documents for regulatory agencies and private clients
• Providing training, guidance and oversight to junior staff
• Applies knowledge and skills to more complex situations
• Build and maintain successful client relationships
• Work with clients to evaluate proposed projects for anticipated impacts, define type of environmental requirements needed and prepare proposals
• Communications with regulatory agencies
• Time management to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines
• Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
• Following defined processes explicitly while also being able to identify and accommodate new or changing scenarios as well as developing processes for new activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology), engineering, or related area required
• Related work experience of 4-6 years
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Strong computer skills required. Must have demonstrated strength and proficiency with Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, and ability to learn other software applications
• May be asked to work in the field and travel to complete work
• Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations required
• Experience with auditing is preferred

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

Pay

$80,000 to $92,000 per year. 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.

Benefits

• 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