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Senior Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist/Geologist to join our team in Boston, MA.

This role includes being a lead technical expert in the environmental remediation sector supporting various core markets across the US. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on projects that will have a component related to hazardous waste, contamination assessments, and remediation plans. Work could include oversight of work completed by third parties. You would also support marketing efforts to help grow the work. Our core markets include aviation, energy, ports, rail and transit, high-tech industry, minerals and metals, Federal, nuclear, and DOTs.

Your role

  • Project/Task Management: You will manage projects from both internal and external clients, balance workloads, and adhere to client expectations, budgets, and schedules.
  • Technical Contributions: You will lead and assist with field activities, regulatory compliance and reporting, contamination assessments, characterization studies, sampling plans, and remediation plans. Additionally, you will independently interface with both internal and external clients and regulatory staff to accomplish project directives.
Sciences

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147425

Salary range

-

About you

  • B.S., B.A., M.S., in a field of Science such as Environmental Science, Environmental Engineer, or Geologist, or other related science and engineering fields.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., PG, PE) considered a plus, but not required.
  • Typical incumbent has at least 15 years' of practical environmental experience.
  • Tailings, water, and environment (TWE) experience is preferred but not required.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, technical writing, computer and communication skills required.
  • Strong understanding of the environmental regulatory framework.
  • Project management experience for environmental projects such as execution and preparation of scope of work, budgets, and schedules.
  • Desire and ability to support and lead business development efforts, develop and maintain client relationships, as well as lead and deliver work.
  • Participation in projects with many stakeholders.
  • Position requires driving a company vehicle; incumbent must have valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company policy.
  • Travel will be required, but infrequent (~10%).
  • Hybrid work environment typically requires two to three days in office.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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