Environmental Scientist

About the Role

APTIM is seeking a motivated entry-level Environmental Scientist to support a portfolio of federal environmental investigation and remediation projects. Projects commonly involve the investigation and remediation of sites with groundwater or soil impacted by chlorinated solvents, petroleum, radiological contaminants, or emerging compounds. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of project managers and partner with other engineers, scientists, geologists, risk assessors, and health physicists.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection, documentation, and organization of field data to support project objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation of project work plans and deliverables.
• Assist with the development of technical scopes of work and cost estimates for proposal efforts.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and data-tracking tools.
• Assist in the management, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Identify and evaluate environmental risks and recommend remediation strategies to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Adhere to established health and safety policies and procedures and execute work in a safe and conscientious manner.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related scientific discipline (completed or in progress).
• Relevant internship, research, or academic project experience involving environmental investigation, water or wastewater treatment, sustainability, or ecological conservation.
• Strong interest in environmental remediation, field investigations, treatment systems, and environmental compliance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn field sampling methods, equipment operation, and environmental data collection procedures.
• Ability to perform essential field duties, including walking on uneven terrain, lifting and carrying field equipment, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear and use required PPE.
• Ability to travel to work sites, including overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work on federal contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) to support technical communication, analytical tasks, research, and efficient project execution.

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.