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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Onsite
Amentum’s Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) Group is seeking a motivated and technically proficient Environmental Scientist (Geologist / Engineer) with 2-4 years of experience to join our growing team in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, the successful candidate will assist in delivering environmental solutions for both private and government sector clients, particularly on hazardous waste sites. Amentum employs advanced engineering and technology solutions to the most significant challenges to make the world safer, more secure, and cleaner by eliminating environmental hazards to create a secure and vibrant future.
Successful candidates must be willing and able to regularly travel to project sites to conduct field investigations, implement site remediation programs addressing soil, groundwater, and vapor issues, manage vendors and subcontractors, and collaborate with project stakeholders. You will be part of an integrated mission-driven team dedicated to protecting human health and the environment, eliminating environmental hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making positive contributions to the communities we work in. This is a great position for candidates looking to expand their current opportunities and develop a strong career oriented professional foundation for advancement.
For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Amentum is recognized as the second-largest government services contractor in the engineering sector of the U.S. government market. Amentum’s environmental consulting and engineering groups provide solutions for complex site investigations, remediation design, regulatory compliance, and environmental engineering. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/
Key Responsibilities:
Actively participate in environmental remediation projects, including planning, coordination, sampling, execution, safety lead duties for field activities, data analysis, and technical reporting phases.
Conduct comprehensive field investigations utilizing standard field practices and equipment for the collection of samples, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, and potable water.
Lead subsurface drilling programs (conventional and direct push), perform soil logging, soil and rock classification, prepare boring logs and well construction logs. Familiarity with various drilling and sampling techniques is preferred.
Apply a foundation in natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, geology-hydrogeology, and mathematics) along with engineering principles to explain environmental observations and develop effective solutions to complex environmental issues and problems.
Assist with environmental remediation system installation, operation and maintenance.
Ensure environmental compliance by reviewing environmental regulations and supporting environmental permitting and other compliance needs.
Gather, interpret, and organize diverse environmental data sets using spreadsheets, graphs, or models.
Oversee and effectively manage subcontractors, assuring strict adherence to work scopes, project specifications, and rigorous safety requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering, or related.
Valid driver license is required.
Experience (2-4 years) in the environmental field, environmental engineering, or geology/hydrogeology, ideally with environmental remediation experience.
Knowledge of EPA and state remediation regulations (CERCLA, RCRA), experience with Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program (Act 2), Storage Tank Program, or Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) is beneficial.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill technical information clearly to diverse audiences within a multidisciplinary team.
Desire and ability to deliver quality work and solve problems with critical thinking and sound judgment.
Driven to take ownership of projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive in a collaborative, team environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and work in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing, including a respirator.
Amentum will provide 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER or refresher training if the selected candidate does not already possess this certification.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $95,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
Work Environment:
The role combines office work with regular field assignments and requires periodic travel with overnight stays. Strict safety protocols and procedures are in place to promote a safe and productive work environment for all employees. This professional position may afford the opportunity to implement a flexible schedule including remote work for office related duties, providing employees with ample work-life balance options.
About Amentum
The Pittsburgh ERS group, a strong and established team with a 30-year+ track record in remediation, is preparing for a new growth phase within our organization and we are seeking new team members interested in career progression within our company. Join the growing Amentum ERS Group to contribute expertise to environmental projects on an established team of professionals. The environmental remediation position represents both a challenging and rewarding environment for motivated professionals seeking to develop skills and advance their career.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Compensation Details:
70,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
03/18/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.