Environmental Scientist Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Wood is growing and has a career opportunity for a Mid-Level Environmental Geologist/Scientist to join our Atlanta, Georgia team.

Are you an Environmental Scientist with 3 to 5 years of experience?  Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established environmental consulting firm on technically complex projects and be mentored by senior staff and with opportunities for personal and professional growth?  Are you looking for a firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career

Key Responsibilities

• The position is approximately 50% fieldwork and 50% office/flex remote work on industrial/commercial
• Work under the supervision of a Senior Geologist / Scientist or Project Manager
• Proactively seek project work from project managers and comply with directions from project managers
• Assist in fieldwork planning and coordination, including health and safety plan development, locating and ordering field supplies, coordination with subcontractors
• Complete online research or electronic database or paper file searches
• Design and oversight of groundwater monitoring wells, DPT, and sampling plans
• Supervise drilling and remediation subcontractors and provide written documentation of field activities
• Stratigraphic logging of soil borings and split spoons
• Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, remediation system, and sediment samples for lab analysis
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing field equipment and systems
• Analyze and interpret analytical results and assist with the preparation of site assessment reports
• Assist in preparation of permit applications, data tables, figures, and boring logs/well construction diagrams
• Field mapping and map preparation and maintaining spreadsheets/databases of chemical results and other data for projects, preparing charts, conducting routine scientific calculations, and using computer programs
• Follow company safety standards, participate in safety training and prepare and implement site safety plans
• Travel to project sites in Georgia and surrounding states.  Approximately 20% of overnight travel

• BS or MS in Geology or geology-related degree (geology preferred, other sciences will be considered)
• 3 - 5 years + environmental experience
• Experience with environmental field activities including installing monitoring wells, gauging monitoring wells, and collecting soil and groundwater samples
• Self-starter with good communication, writing skills, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong time management capabilities
• 40-hour Hazwoper OSHA Training (preferred, not required)
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Georgia and surrounding states.  Approximately 20% of overnight travel
• Will be required to lift equipment and carry laboratory samples
• Must pass a drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred

• Experience with ArcGIS and/or CAD software
• Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in industrial settings
• Working knowledge of Georgia environmental regulations and reporting
• Experience preparing SWPPP and/or SPCC Plans

Physical Demands

• Fieldwork in outdoor environments
• Will be required to lift equipment and carry laboratory samples.  Requires the ability to lift 40 pounds

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.