Environmental Scientist

APTIM • Wichita, KS

1d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

APTIM’s Wichita, Kansas office is seeking a full-time Geologist/Environmental Scientist to participate in developing and implementing site investigations and remedial actions. Work may include installing monitoring systems; collecting groundwater and soil samples; supporting in-situ and ex-situ remedial actions, including operations and maintenance; managing environmental project sites; participating in or leading field activities; and assisting with document preparation. The position may also support environmental compliance programs.

The role involves field and project work across environmental site characterization, procurement, construction, assessments, investigations, remediation, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will communicate technical concepts and findings through written and oral presentations, work independently or on project teams, travel to client sites, and manage assigned activities in accordance with schedules, budgets, technical standards, and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience conducting field investigations and supervising contractors.
• Current HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience working in local geologic environments.

Responsibilities

• Collect, interpret, and evaluate environmental data.
• Develop and execute scopes of work while maintaining project schedules and budgetary goals.
• Participate in developing project proposals and budgets.
• Work independently or as part of a project team and adapt to different work environments.
• Travel to client sites to provide project support.
• Provide technical support through all project phases, including site characterization, procurement, and construction.
• Conduct and coordinate Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.
• Oversee geological investigations, including borehole logging, monitoring well installations, and general environmental construction activities.
• Support environmental compliance projects, including inspections, surveys, and collection of samples related to regulatory requirements.
• Communicate technical concepts and evaluation results and prepare reports and oral presentations.
• Ensure conformance with applicable technical standards and company policies and procedures.
• Manage time to meet financial targets and coordinate assigned work activities.
• Participate in or lead field activities and assist with document preparation.
• Participate in implementation and operations and maintenance of in-situ and ex-situ remedial actions.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 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 company policy and applicable law.
• 401(k) plans.

What This Job Offers

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