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Amentum’s Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) Group is seeking a motivated and technically proficient Environmental Scientist (Geologist / Engineer) with 2-4 years of experience to join our growing team in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, the successful candidate will assist in delivering environmental solutions for both private and government sector clients, particularly on hazardous waste sites. Amentum employs advanced engineering and technology solutions to the most significant challenges to make the world safer, more secure, and cleaner by eliminating environmental hazards to create a secure and vibrant future. Successful candidates must be willing and able to regularly travel to project sites to conduct field investigations, implement site remediation programs addressing soil, groundwater, and vapor issues, manage vendors and subcontractors, and collaborate with project stakeholders. You will be part of an integrated mission-driven team dedicated to protecting human health and the environment, eliminating environmental hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making positive contributions to the communities we work in.
Job Responsibility
Actively participate in environmental remediation projects, including planning, coordination, sampling, execution, safety lead duties for field activities, data analysis, and technical reporting phases
Conduct comprehensive field investigations utilizing standard field practices and equipment for the collection of samples, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, and potable water
Lead subsurface drilling programs (conventional and direct push), perform soil logging, soil and rock classification, prepare boring logs and well construction logs
Apply a foundation in natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, geology-hydrogeology, and mathematics) along with engineering principles to explain environmental observations and develop effective solutions to complex environmental issues and problems
Assist with environmental remediation system installation, operation and maintenance
Ensure environmental compliance by reviewing environmental regulations and supporting environmental permitting and other compliance needs
Gather, interpret, and organize diverse environmental data sets using spreadsheets, graphs, or models
Oversee and effectively manage subcontractors, assuring strict adherence to work scopes, project specifications, and rigorous safety requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in geology, engineering, or related
Valid driver license
Experience (2-4 years) in the environmental field, environmental engineering, or geology/hydrogeology, ideally with environmental remediation experience
Knowledge of EPA and state remediation regulations (CERCLA, RCRA), experience with Pennsylvania's Land Recycling Program (Act 2), Storage Tank Program, or Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) is beneficial
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Desire and ability to deliver quality work and solve problems with critical thinking and sound judgment
Driven to take ownership of projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive in a collaborative, team environment
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and work in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing, including a respirator
Nice to have
Knowledge of EPA and state remediation regulations (CERCLA, RCRA)
Experience with Pennsylvania's Land Recycling Program (Act 2)
Storage Tank Program
Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA)
Familiarity with various drilling and sampling techniques