Environmental Scientist 1

Atlas Atlas • Redmond, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 to join their Pacific Northwest team, supporting the Coastal 29 – Bundle 5 fish passage restoration project near Moclips, Washington. This role involves serving as a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), working with construction crews to ensure environmental compliance and restore fish access to critical habitat. This is a hands-on, outdoor position with opportunities for career growth within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Biology, Ecology, Botany, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-5 years of experience.
• Genuine enthusiasm for hands-on fieldwork.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather, on uneven terrain, and around active construction.
• Willingness to do in-water work and support fish exclusion efforts (roughly July-September).
• Occasional 12+ hour days, nights, and weekend shifts.
• A safety-first mindset, along with punctuality, self-motivation, and sound judgment.
• Ability to collect precise field data using a variety of equipment.
• Ability to build clear reports, figures, and tables in MS Excel, Bluebeam, and GIS.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to be onsite near Moclips, WA every weekday (plus occasional weekends), July-November 2026 and May-November 2027.
• Temporary or permanent residence within commuting distance for these periods.

Nice To Haves

• CESCL (stormwater qualification) certification.
• HAZWOPER certification.
• Certified Arborist certification.
• Experience with WSDOT specifications.
• Experience with construction monitoring.
• Experience working on active construction sites.
• Experience in ecological restoration.
• Experience in wetland delineation.
• Experience in tree and stream evaluations.
• Familiarity with contaminated soil and groundwater assessment.
• Background in stormwater management, geology, or engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stormwater controls as the CESCL.
• Conduct site inspections.
• Maintain TESC sheets.
• Complete daily inspection reports.
• Support ecological fieldwork and environmental planning activities, such as vegetation and tree surveys, wetland delineations, fish exclusion and identification.
• Review construction plans and specifications.
• Assist with technical reports and project plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options.
• No-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick & safety leave (SSL).
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) and company match.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Approved PPE at no cost.
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Clear career paths.
• Learning resources and development programs.
• Internal certifications on specific skills.
• Support for external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Communities (ECs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level