Environmental Scientist

APTIM • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

APTIM is seeking a full-time Geologist or Environmental Scientist in Lubbock or Midland, Texas, with expertise in developing and implementing environmental site investigations and remedial actions. The role involves participating in environmental site assessment and technical report preparation, conducting field work and desktop analysis, and applying technical knowledge to standard and nonstandard situations. Occasional overnight travel is required, and travel is estimated at 30–40%. Candidates should be willing to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

The position provides technical support across environmental site characterization, monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, due diligence, and residential and commercial construction. The employee collects and interprets soil, groundwater, and air samples; conducts field work; maintains project schedules and budget goals; supervises contractors; and prepares technical documents for regulatory agencies and private, commercial, and industrial clients. Work may be performed independently or as part of a project team, with the ability to adapt to changing site conditions and client requirements.

APTIM describes itself as a professional solutions firm specializing in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions for government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. The company highlights meaningful work, respect and flexibility, employee input, and investment in personal and professional development.

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.
• 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 lift 50 pounds from ground level.
• 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.
• Experience with environmental soil boring and monitoring well installation; soil and groundwater sampling; Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; environmental permitting; remediation system installation; in-situ and ex-situ remedial actions; underground storage tank installation, removal, and system inspections.

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 field work, maintain project schedules and budgetary goals, and supervise contractors.
• Conduct work independently or as part of a project team and adapt to changing site conditions or client requirements.
• Follow established 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 technical results, plan and report work, and ensure conformance with applicable technical standards and company policies and procedures.
• Manage schedules and multiple priorities to meet project targets and deadlines.
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal and external business systems to improve products or services as a collaborative APTIM team member.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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