Environmental Scientist

Description

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos is currently seeking a dedicated Project Environmental Scientist to join our team. With environmental projects across the U.S. you will have the opportunity to make a difference in various communities.

**This is a remote position, with travel to customer sites to complete field projects as needed; anticipate up to 50% travel. Must possess a valid driver's license. Position also requires passing background checks, obtaining access to, and conducting work on, U.S. Government installations. Due to contract requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. 

As a Project Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing environmental investigation and remediation projects. This includes directing field and office task teams, planning and coordinating field investigations, data analysis and interpretation, and providing technical support to projects. You will work independently with Leidos Project Managers and Senior Staff, supervise junior staff, and interface with multiple Leidos offices and subcontractors. Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders are essential to success in this role.

Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction. Share your resume with us today!

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission
Leidos Civil Group helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and security. We are a trusted partner to both government and highly-regulated commercial customers looking for transformative solutions in mission IT, security, software, engineering, and operations. We work with our customers including the FAA, DOE, NASA, National Science Foundation, Transportation Security Administration, Custom and Border Protection, airports, and electric utilities to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there, and at times need a helping hand from specialists in their fields. We combine our scale as a Fortune 500 company with the deep technical knowledge of our core capabilities and the expertise of our talented and diverse workforce to deliver mission-centric innovations. For each of these core capabilities, we have developed proven, repeatable processes that help us deliver agile, cost-effective solutions to foster a better world. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, apply today!

Your Main Objective:

• Manage and execute project tasks as assigned, including cost/schedule, coordination and logistics, oversight of field investigations, and project deliverables.
• Develop sampling and analysis plans, waste management plans, subcontractor statements of work (e.g., drilling services, surveying), procurement of materials and supplies for field investigations, scheduling and staffing of field investigations. 
• Manage and direct field teams to execute field activities, including interface and coordination with client facility operations staff to conduct onsite field activities (e.g., dig permits, airfield operations, security, and badging).
• Compile, interpret, and report data to meet project quality assurance requirements under Federal (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA), state, and/or client programs.
• Prepare technical reports, including complex technical analysis, conceptual site models, and visual data presentations, including maps, cross sections, and data tabulations.
• Support preparation and presentation of project findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related field, and at least five (5) years relevant experience, or a Master's degree and at least three (3) years relevant experience.
• Interpretation and analysis of chemical, geotechnical, geologic, and/or engineering data to address project/reporting requirements.
• Prior completion of OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (40-hour HAZWOPER) and current HAZWOPER 8-hour refresher allowing the performance of fieldwork at hazardous waste sites. 
• Proficiency in M.S. Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).

You Might Also Have:

• Professional credential or progress toward obtaining certification in a field of specialty (e.g., P.G., GIT, EIT, Certified Soil Technician, CPSS, etc.).
• Prior completion of HAZWOPER Supervisor Training. 
• Prior completion of OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training.
• Experience with federal and state environmental regulatory requirements (e.g., RCRA and CERCLA investigations) and process documents (e.g., PA/SI, RI, Corrective Action Plans/Reports; Proposed Plans, Records of Decision).

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’d like to learn more about you, apply today!

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.