Environmental Scientist

Description

Leidos is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to support environmental projects at multiple locations in the United States.

Candidates will work under supervision of senior staff to support environmental projects, including investigations, remediation, and monitoring at government and commercial sites.

Anticipated task activities will include but are not limited to:

• Site surveys and inspections.

• Soil sampling, surface water and sediment sampling, soil and building air sampling, and groundwater monitoring/sampling.

• Supporting groundwater monitoring well installation, and support to remediation system design/construction/maintenance.

The candidate will also support the preparation of technical work plans, reports, and permits. The candidate will conduct scientific analyses of environmental data resulting from field operations, including development of maps, figures, tables, and written materials describing investigation data and results of data analyses. Based on their background and demonstrated skill areas, candidates may support development of numerical models of geologic media, conduct statistical analyses of environmental data, perform chemistry validation of analytical data, and/or manipulate and maintain environmental datasets for project team use. Candidate will assist with coordinating technical documents through various stages of generation and production, communicating and working effectively with diverse project teams and project management, and working within designated schedules and budgets.

The candidate must be willing and able to travel to work locations. Candidate will be required to pass background checks to obtain access to, and conduct work on U.S. Government installations.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or similar, equivalent experience.

• Ability to evaluate technical documents, analyze data, and discern the most critical information to convey to senior staff and clients.

• Technical writing skills.

• Excellent organization and communication skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to conduct work in accordance with written plans and procedures.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

You May Also Have:

• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).

• Prior environmental technical writing skills, sampling experience, or conducting scientific investigations in the field a plus.

• Prior completion of OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (40-hour HAZWOPER).

• Proficiency in field documentation, technical report writing, and analysis skills.

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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