Environmental Scientist/Geologist

APTIM•Concord, CA

9h•$89,440 - $101,920

About The Position

APTIM is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist to support its Solid Waste Services Group in the Concord, California area. The group serves public- and private-sector clients with environmental compliance for solid waste sites; landfill gas collection and control system design, operations, and maintenance; construction quality assurance; solid waste reporting for site-specific and General Waste Discharge Requirements; and environmental site assessments and remediation. The role supports a portfolio of solid waste projects and may involve leading teams or projects, preparing designs and plans, conducting field inspections and construction quality assurance oversight, completing regulatory and technical reports, and coordinating with clients and contractors. Work may periodically include oversight of monitoring-well installation and supervision of other field tasks. The position requires communicating technical information and ensuring work conforms to applicable technical standards and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
3–8 years of landfill or solid waste experience.
Experience collecting environmental field data, including groundwater, surface water, leachate, and landfill gas.
Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Self-starter and problem solver.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment for work on hazardous waste sites.
A safety-first work ethic.

Responsibilities

Lead teams or projects.
Prepare site and grading plans, landfill gas collection and control system designs, pump and piping plans, and conceptual layouts for solid waste projects.
Conduct field inspections and construction quality assurance oversight.
Lead and complete regulatory compliance reports, work plans, and special studies.
Anticipate client needs and identify solutions.
Apply skills and knowledge to solve complex problems.
Prepare and manage scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinate with contractors and clients.
Collaborate with other team members.
Attend client meetings.
Provide other duties as required.
Periodically oversee monitoring-well installation and supervise other field tasks.
Communicate technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, and reports during work-team meetings.
Ensure conformance to applicable technical standards and company policies and procedures.