Environmental Scientist

Job Description

At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview:

APTIM is in search of energetic self-starters with a willingness to work hard, take on significant and multiple responsibilities, and with dedication towards excellence and achieving results. In addition to being an intellectually curious self-starter, we are looking for individuals who want to be part of a team that operates in a fast-paced, flexible team environment. This position is to support the Environmental Engineering and Remediation Division.

The primary responsibility is to carry out various assignments under the supervision of a Project Engineer in multifaceted work areas of planning, construction management, and inspection of field projects. Other duties include.

Assisting in preparing, writing, and editing various technical reports and documents including project subcontractor scopes of work, work plans, technical memorandums, project completion reports. This position is located in Norfolk VA. Only local candidates will be considered.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Learns Company values, corporate and client objectives
• Must be willing to travel in support of projects (at least 50%) which will be reimbursed by the company
• Provides technical and engineering information to ensure field work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.
• Collects, coordinates and analyses shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance
• Tracking and evaluating daily production to accurately track project performance using company-approved methods and technologies
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes
• Performs construction inspection duties in coordination with inspection staff
• Prepares and reads plans, responds to subcontractor and vendor questions, and reviews specifications.
• Assists in analyzing problems and recommends solutions to problems
• Initiates and manages permits needed before work can begin
• Attends daily safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed
• Engages in the Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all field personnel
• Responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers, and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property

The Company will provide all applicable training and reimburse all approved travel required by the project. Candidates must provide appropriate attire for both field work (safety toed shoes) and office attire (business casual).

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an accredited university/college pursuing a bachelor or graduate degree in a relevant field (, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related field of study)
• 0-1 years experience
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Superb problem-solving skills using logic and data
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• Proficiency in MS Office

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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