Environmental Scientist

APTIM Corp.$85K — $104K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field required.
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience in environmental compliance and hazardous waste management.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word.
  • Experience with California hazardous waste reporting (eVQ) is required.
  • Ability to work in the field and travel as needed.
  • Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage work scopes to meet project schedules and budgets.
  • Work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
  • Interface with clients at both corporate and facility levels.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding compliance matters.
  • Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
  • Apply expertise to standard and non-standard situations.
  • Follow established processes and adapt to changing circumstances.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance options available.
  • Company provides life insurance at no cost, with additional optional coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance is included.
  • Additional coverage options for accidents, critical illness, and hospitalization are available.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave according to company policy.
  • 401(k) plans available through APTIM, with multiple options depending on business unit.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of our RCRA and state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, regulated waste and hazardous materials management and reporting programs. The successful candidate will have a background in completion of hazardous waste and hazardous material notification and reporting, including California reporting and Business Plans, and the experience/ability to execute these tasks as a reporting lead. Ability to coordinate with hazardous waste vendors, assist with waste profile management and quality assurance/quality control review of waste profiles, is a plus. The candidate will also have excellent communication skills to provide direction to entry-level and junior level staff and will be in a position to interact directly with clients. This position will primarily be in an office environment but may also require travel to client facilities to conduct environmental compliance reviews/audits and/or gather related data.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Executing and managing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets.
  • Work independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions.
  • Interfacing with client personnel at a corporate and facility level.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies.
  • Time management to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines.
  • Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.
  • Following defined processes explicitly while also being able to identify and accommodate new or changing scenarios as well as developing processes for new activities.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology), engineering, or related area required.
  • Related work experience of 6+ years.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have strong organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills required. Must have demonstrated strength and proficiency with Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, and ability to learn other software applications.
  • May be asked to work in the field and travel to complete work.
  • Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations required.
  • Specific experience with RCRA and state hazardous waste, non-RCRA waste, and regulated waste compliance and national experience.
  • Specific experience with California electronic reporting for hazardous waste (eVQ) and hazardous materials (CERS) required.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $85,000 -$104,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • 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 (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
    • APTIM 401(k) Guide
    • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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