What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist/Environmental Engineer position at APTIM?
Job Overview
APTIM currently has an opportunity for a junior to mid-level Environmental Scientist or Engineer with a focus on Task Management to support our increasing growth of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) project work at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities nationwide. The successful candidate will work side-by-side with the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager in a variety of supporting roles, build their task management skill set, and have opportunities to interact with clients. The preferred candidate would be a scientist or engineer with prior experience supporting environmental projects in a technical role. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members including client representatives. The preferred location for this position is in our Pittsburgh, PA office however other locations and remote work may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.
What You Can Expect From APTIM
APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.
APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.
APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.
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About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better
APTIM currently has an opportunity for a junior to mid-level Environmental Scientist or Engineer with a focus on Task Management to support our increasing growth of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) project work at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities nationwide. The successful candidate will work side-by-side with the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager in a variety of supporting roles, build their task management skill set, and have opportunities to interact with clients. The preferred candidate would be a scientist or engineer with prior experience supporting environmental projects in a technical role. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members including client representatives. The preferred location for this position is in our Pittsburgh, PA office however other locations and remote work may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs various task management activities from project initiation through project closeout in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
- Collect, organize, and review field data collected on tablet PCs for accuracy. Work with the field team to correct any errors that are identified.
- Prepare text, create tables, generate figures and create and edit photo logs to accurately depict site activities.
- Assist with writing and developing multiple plans and reports, including Site Visit Reports, Work Plans, and Final Reports documenting site conditions, demolition and waste disposal tasks.
- Possess the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments.
- Meet time-critical deadlines with support from the project team.
- Assisting the Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager with various project tasks including but not limited to scheduling field teams for site visits, reviewing project schedule updates for accuracy, and developing client meeting agendas.
- Tracking completion of various project tasks, including the status of wastes generated and disposed, via spreadsheets.
- Support monthly progress reporting and invoicing.
- Maintain strict adherence to company safety and quality programs.
- Travel generally not expected but must be willing to travel on occasion.
- Must have 3-5 years' experience in direct support of environmental projects; prior experience directly related to AFFF a plus.
- Proficient in a variety of software such as Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Previous experience with Auto Construction Cloud and/or AI processes considered a plus.
- Possess a Bachelors' degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record with the ability to travel to project sites and APTIM offices as required.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, to meet project deadlines.
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.
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
APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.
APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.
APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.
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About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better
