Environmental Scientist

APTIM • Lubbock, TX

14d • $29 - $43

About The Position

APTIM is hiring a full-time Geologist or Environmental Scientist in Lubbock or Midland, Texas, to develop and implement environmental site investigations and remedial actions. The role requires two to five years of applicable experience in environmental site assessment and technical report preparation, along with the ability to contribute to a collaborative team. Work includes field activities, desktop analysis, reporting, and occasional overnight travel, applying technical knowledge across standard and nonstandard situations.

Potential experience areas include installing soil borings and monitoring wells; collecting and documenting soil and groundwater samples; Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; environmental permitting; installing remediation systems; implementing in-situ and ex-situ remedial actions; underground storage tank installation, removal, and inspection; and knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Travel is estimated at 30–40%.

The position provides technical support for environmental site characterization, monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, due diligence, and residential and commercial construction. The scientist conducts fieldwork, manages project schedules and budget goals, supervises contractors, prepares technical documents, and works independently or with a project team while responding to changing site conditions and client requirements. Work must comply with health and safety procedures, applicable technical standards, and company policies.

APTIM describes itself as a professional solutions firm focused on environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions for government, commercial, industrial, and energy clients. The stated pay range is $29.00–$43.26; compensation depends on factors including experience, education, skills, location, client requirements, market competitiveness, and internal equity. The company offers medical, vision, and dental insurance; life and disability insurance; other optional coverage; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and 401(k) plans. Benefits eligibility and plan details may depend on company policy, applicable law, and business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, or a related scientific field.
• Two to five years of applicable experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from ground level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork, desktop analysis, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) certification.
• Current HAZWOPER certification.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, scientific computer programs, and groundwater modeling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for environmental site characterization, monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, Phase I and Phase II due diligence, and residential and commercial construction.
• Collect and interpret soil, groundwater, and air samples.
• Execute fieldwork, maintain project schedules and budgetary goals, and supervise contractors.
• Conduct work independently or as part of a project team, adapting to changing site conditions and client requirements.
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures and perform work safely and conscientiously.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations in accordance with ASTM standards and client requirements.
• Support environmental permitting and permit-compliance projects.
• Draft technical documents for regulatory agencies and private, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Evaluate results, plan and report work, and ensure conformance with applicable technical standards and company policies and procedures.
• Manage personal schedules and balance priorities to meet project targets and deadlines.
• Use internal and external business systems and best practices to improve products or services as a collaborative APTIM team member.
• Travel 30–40%, including occasional overnight stays.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
• Vision insurance options through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
• Dental insurance options through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
• 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, subject to eligibility and company policy and applicable law.
• 401(k) plans; plan eligibility depends on business unit.

What This Job Offers

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