Environmental Scientist/Geologist

APTIM Corp.$100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Geology, Engineering, or a related field
  • 3-8 years of experience in landfill or solid waste management
  • Proficient in collecting environmental field data (groundwater, surface water, leachate, landfill gas)
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Experience working on multidisciplinary projects
  • Self-starter with problem-solving capabilities
  • Knowledgeable about federal and state environmental regulations

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams or projects in environmental assessments
  • Prepare various site plans and GCCS designs for solid waste initiatives
  • Conduct field inspections and oversee construction quality assurance
  • Generate regulatory compliance reports and work plans
  • Anticipate client needs and propose viable solutions
  • Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules
  • Coordinate efforts with contractors and clients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance options
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefits
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • 401(k) plan with multiple options available
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

APTIM is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist in California for our Solid Waste Services Group in the Concord CA area to support our exciting portfolio of projects. We provide the following services to both the public and private sectors:
  • Environmental compliance for solid waste sites,
  • Landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) design and operations and maintenance,
  • Construction quality assurance,
  • Solid Waste Reporting for site-specific and General Waste Discharge Requirements,
  • Environmental site assessments and remediation.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Leading teams or projects
  • Preparing site and grading plans, GCCS design, pump and piping plans, and conceptual layouts for solid waste projects
  • Conduct field inspections and construction quality assurance (CQA) oversight
  • Leading and completing regulatory compliance reports, work plans, and special studies
  • Anticipating client needs and identifying solutions
  • Utilizing skills and knowledge to solve complex problems
  • Preparing and managing, scopes, budgets and schedules
  • Coordinating with contractors and clients
  • Collaborating with other team members
  • Attending client meetings
  • Providing other duties as required.
  • Work may periodically involve oversight during the installation of monitoring wells and supervising other field tasks
  • Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. during work team meetings; ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications:
  • BS/MS Geology, Engineering, or related field
  • 3-8 years of Landfill / Solid Waste experience
  • Experience with collecting environmental field data including groundwater, surface water, leachate, and landfill gas
  • Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Self-starter and problem solver
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
  • Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites
  • Possess a "Safety First" work ethic

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $100,000 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 Services 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 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 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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