Environmental Scientist

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

Candidate will work under supervision of Senior Staff to support environmental projects, including investigations, remediation, and monitoring at government and commercial sites within the CONUS. 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, groundwater monitoring/sampling, supporting groundwater monitoring well installation, and support to remediation system design/construction/maintenance. Candidate will also support the preparation of technical work plans, reports, and permits. 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. 

Candidate must be willing and able to travel to work locations, potentially for extended periods up to 14 days. Candidate will be required to pass background checks to obtain access to, and conduct work on, U.S. Government installations. Candidate must have, or be able to obtain shortly after hire, OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (40-hour HAZWOPER) and OSHA occupational physical exam and medical clearance allowing performance of field work at hazardous waste sites, as well as complete radiological worker training.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, or similar, equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments during all seasons of the year.
• Good 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).
• Prior environmental sampling experience or conducting scientific investigations in the field.
• Prior completion of OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (40-hour HAZWOPER).
• Proficiency in field documentation, technical report writing, and analysis skills.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for …