Field Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Atlas Atlas • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re a Field Geologist/Environmental Scientist committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. Staff in this role play a critical frontline role in collecting accurate field data that drives regulatory decisions, remediation strategies, and client project outcomes. They conduct sampling, site inspections, and field measurements that ensure compliance and keep projects on track. Success for this individual means delivering precise, defensible data, maintaining strong safety and quality standards, and adapting smoothly to changing site conditions. When they’re thriving, fieldwork is efficient and reports are accurate. 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

• B.S. Degree in geology, biology, hydrology, environmental science, earth science
• Possess physical strength, stamina and dexterity for repeatedly lifting and moving, stooping, bending, climbing, working in varying weather conditions at various remote sites with varying terrain.
• Adhere to Atlas and site-specific safety standards.
• Ability to travel to local and occasionally out of town project sites.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer spreadsheet and analytical familiarity.
• Prefer the following additional certification (not requirements): 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER Safety (will be provided).

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil boring and groundwater monitoring well drilling and sampling activities.
• Groundwater monitoring and sample collection.
• Soil gas monitoring point installation and sample collection.
• Underground storage tank removal soil sampling and data collection.
• Technical report production for the Petroleum / Remediation service line.
• Support Phase II Environmental Site assessments for the Due Diligence Group.
• Abide by Atlas’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Occasional response to environmental emergencies/spills.

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) and paid parental leave
• 401(k) and company match.
• Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company.
• internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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