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Environmental Scientist

APTIM
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking an early career Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to participate in a variety of environmental compliance support tasks, such as permitting/management of hazardous waste, hazardous materials, above ground and/or underground storage tanks, spill prevention, and DOT and RCRA compliance. The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting an environmental team. This position will primarily be in an office environment but may also require travel to client facilities to conduct environmental compliance reviews and/or gather related data.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Executing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets
  • Working independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions
  • Research and understanding regulatory regulations
  • Working as a team member and/or team lead to assist in preparation of regulatory reports and permit applications
  • Data entry and management, likely on multiple software platforms
  • Work in client asset management systems to document research and findings
  • Interfacing with client personnel at a corporate and facility level
  • Managing time to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines
  • Applying knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
  • Following defined processes explicitly while also being able to identify and accommodate new or changing scenarios as well as developing processes for new activities.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, or biology)
  • Some business courses recommended.
  • External Job Description: engineering, environmental science, or related area required.
  • Related work experience of 1 - 2 years recommended.
  • Prior experience or training regarding environmental compliance and related federal and state environmental regulations desirable.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills required.
  • Must have a demonstrated strength and proficiency in Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, SharePoint Online, etc. and the ability to learn other software applications.
  • Willing and able to work in the field and travel to complete work.

ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $24.04- $31.25 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental and Infra, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10 carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
    • APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
    • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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