Environmental Scientist

Atlas Atlas • Fridley, MN

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. If you’re looking for an Environmental Scientist role, ready to assist in the management of subsurface investigation projects and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll provide support across the full lifecycle of subsurface environmental investigation projects—managing operations, executing technical work, developing clients, preparing compliant reports, collaborating with teams and partners, promoting safety and quality, and modeling Atlas core values. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Requirements

• Experience with implementation and supervision of health and safety requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, solve problems using sound scientific judgment, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and maintain strong time management and attention to detail while working independently or as part of a team.
• The ability to pass drug screen and motor vehicle background check.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.
• The ability to learn standard environmental field methods through on-the-job training, accurately document field observations, and follow instructions from senior staff for sampling, equipment use, and site procedures.
• Basic understanding of environmental science concepts from coursework (soil, groundwater, geology), with all task-specific training provided.
• The ability to use Microsoft Office for entering data, organizing photos, and supporting simple report components.
• The ability to progress toward independently conducting routine groundwater monitoring or drilling oversight events within the first several months.
• Willingness to perform a mix of field and office work, with the balance varying by season and workload.
• The ability to travel for both local day-trips and occasional out-of-town field events.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a positive attitude toward growth and long-term development within the department.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of day-to-day operations for subsurface investigation projects throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin including all aspects of the project life cycle such as proposal generation, technical execution, leading a team, reporting, and invoicing.
• Execute project work appropriate for experience level related to due diligence, site investigation and characterization, remediation, and related environmental consulting areas.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to develop new clients and expand services provided to existing clients.
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations appropriate for core skill set and client needs.
• Prepare reports by assisting with data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation, and comparison to state and/or federal environmental regulatory standards.
• Positively interact with internal and external clients, service partners, and contractors.
• Promote a safety-first culture that values proactive measures and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other team members toward a common goal of providing client-centric services with high quality interactions and deliverables.
• Embrace and model the Atlas core values including trust, mastery, heart, and life.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage
• vacation time
• paid holidays
• sick & safety leave (SSL)
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) and company match
• Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and 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 external credentials through tuition reimbursement
• Employee Communities (ECs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees