Sr. Scientist I Job in San Antonio 78216, Texas Us
Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Globally, Atkins is the largest UK-based engineering and design consultancy and the world's 11th largest design firm with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
At Atkins, we offer our employees more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to shape the world for generations to come through innovative and sound design. As the official engineer of the 2012 London Olympics, few companies can rival the size and diversity of our projects. Whether it’s the concept for a new skyscraper, the upgrade of a rail network, the modeling of a flood defense system or the improvement of a management process, we plan, design and enable solutions.
Atkins’ San Antonio Ecology Group is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join a successful and expanding team of environmental professionals in the San Antonio, Texas office. The role of the Senior Scientist will be to contribute to project management and technical expertise in the general field of environmental site assessments (ESA), remediation oversight, subsurface investigations, document development and related services for the central and south Texas regions. Business development skills are preferred.
Job responsibilities will be to:
• Manage project assignments of varying complexity and size;
• Provide technical services and oversight as required by the project;
Interact with clients, regulatory agencies and sub-consultants to achieve project objectives;
• Coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors;
• Draft professional service agreements;
• Mentor technical staff to assist in training and development; and
• Identify new business opportunities for the firm.
Job Requirements:
The appropriately qualified candidate will have the following core competencies and required experience:
B.A. /B.S. or M.S. in a field of Science, including Anthropology, Historic Preservation or related field, commensurate with hiring discipline. This level may be achieved by Scientists with minimum five years experience since Bachelor's degree or four years experience with Master's degree; typical incumbent has six to seven years' experience.
Good analytical skills and attention to detail, technical writing, computer and communication skills. May be eligible for project management training.
The ideal candidate would have expertise in the direction of consulting, management and quality control of multiple project efforts which may include coordination with clients, sub-consultants and regulatory agencies. Preferred certifications include professional geologist, professional engineer, registered environmental manager, and corrective action project manager. Specifically, we are looking for a candidate with experience in some or all of the following:
• ASTM Environmental Site Assessments Phase I, II, and III;
• Texas Risk Reduction Program;
• Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank;
• Brownfields, Asbestos, SPCC;
Karst Assessments
• Municipality and/or Department of Defense work experience; and
• Regulatory agency interaction.
Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.