Environmental Scientist 1

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Were seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 to join our Pacific Northwest team supporting the Coastal 29 Bundle 5 fish passage restoration project along Highway 109 near Moclips Washington. Serving as a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) youll work side by side with construction crews to keep projects in environmental compliance while helping remove culvert barriers that restore fish access to critical habitat across the Olympic Peninsula.

This is hands-on outdoor work with a real and lasting impact on Washingtons waterways and the communities they support. Its also a great place to launch and grow an environmental career: as individual habitat projects wrap up youll have opportunities to take on new projects and broaden your experience.

Core Responsibilities

• As the CESCL you will work collaboratively with the onsite Deputy Environmental Compliance Manager but maintain the lead in monitoring stormwater controls conducting site inspections maintain TESC sheets and completing daily inspection reports as you will help to keep projects in compliance with environmental requirements. As individual fish habitat enhancement projects are completed you may have opportunities to work on a variety of other projects and roles throughout the company.

• In addition to CESCL duties you will support ecological fieldwork and environmental planning activities such as vegetation and tree surveys wetland delineations fish exclusion and identification reviewing construction plans and specifications and assisting with technical reports and project plans.

Youll thrive here if you have

• A bachelors degree in environmental science Biology Ecology Botany Geology Engineering or a related field.
• 05 years of experience this role is a great fit for motivated early-career candidates; a background in stormwater management geology or engineering is a plus.
• Genuine enthusiasm for hands-on fieldwork and comfort working outdoors in all weather on uneven terrain and around active construction.
• A willingness to do in-water work and support fish exclusion efforts (roughly JulySeptember) including occasional 12 hour days nights and weekend shifts.
• A safety-first mindset along with punctuality self-motivation and sound judgment.
• The ability to collect precise field data using a variety of equipment and to build clear reports figures and tables in MS Excel Bluebeam and GIS.
• A valid drivers license and the ability to be onsite near Moclips WA every weekday (plus occasional weekends) JulyNovember 2026 and MayNovember 2027. Youll need a temporary or permanent residence within commuting distance for these periods.

Bonus points (great to have not required):

• CESCL (stormwater qualification) HAZWOPER or Certified Arborist certification.
• Experience with WSDOT specifications construction monitoring or working on active construction sites.
• Experience in ecological restoration wetland delineation or tree and stream evaluations.
• Familiarity with contaminated soil and groundwater assessment.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives and we provide resources that care for our people both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs) voluntary employee-led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $30 - $36 hourly rate
  The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the states law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race) ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status primary language crime victim status criminal conviction history uniformed service member or veteran status marital status age genetic information disability or protected medical condition genetics political affiliation or activities or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

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