APTIM

Job Description

Job Summary:

APTIM is currently seeking a junior-to-mid level Environmental Geologist in the Houston, TX area to participate in the development and implementation of site investigations and remedial actions. Typical tasks may include the design, installation, and monitoring of groundwater, surface water, and soil gas systems, collection of surface and subsurface soil samples for environmental and geotechnical analyses, participation in the design and implementation of both in-situ and ex-situ remedial actions; and assisting or leading the preparation of proposals and project documents. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members. This will be a full-time position based in APTIM's Houston office.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Collect environmental samples in the field from various media including groundwater, surface water, soil, and vapor.
• Be able to perform field work at out of town or out of state locations for extended periods of time lasting up to several weeks.
• Calibrate, maintain, and utilize various field monitoring and measuring instruments.
• Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned tasks; expected to manage own time to meet established deadlines.
• Analyze and prepare raw data into workable form for engineering/scientific project reports, plans, specifications, permits, cost-estimates, and other project documents.
• Work may periodically involve installation, operation, and maintenance of remediation equipment (pumps, process equipment, piping install etc.) and supervising other field tasks such as installing and abandoning monitoring/recovery wells
• 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.
• Preparation of work plans and reports under the supervision of a senior scientist/geologist
• Proficient in planning, conducting, and analyzing aquifer tests.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, provide input on technical, project, and safety issues.
• Possess a "Safety First" work ethic.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology/Environmental Science or Engineering, or related degree required.
• Current GIT or PG Certification preferred or ability to readily obtain.
• 2-5 years of experience conducting field investigations and supervising contractors.
• Ability to prepare high quality work plans and reports.
• Possess good writing skills to be able to produce error free work plans and reports.
• Previous experience of working on Department of Defense installations would count as a plus.
• Possess 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate.
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites; lifting and physical work will be required.
• Must be able to work in the field in all types of field conditions/weather.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills

What We Do:

Whether it's safeguarding and maintaining critical power infrastructure, helping communities recover from natural disasters, enabling our armed forces and first responders, or transforming landfills into public parks, we go to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. These are huge responsibilities, and we take them seriously.

Thinking differently and challenging the norm is our mandate. Every day we plan for the unexpected, develop critical insights, and deliver new, creative adaptive solutions. We do this by leveraging teams that include engineers, scientists, builders, economists, craft professionals, procurement, logistics and process experts.

Who We Are:

APTIM specializes in engineering, program management, environmental services, disaster recovery, complex facility maintenance, and construction services. Serving Government, Oil, Gas, Chemical, Industrial, Commercial, and Power clients, we are your partner and relentless advocate

Additional Job Information

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Employment Type

Full Time

Telecommuter Eligible

No

Our Motto

APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.