Environmental Scientist

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 an 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 25% 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 an Environmental Scientist, you will support environmental investigation and remediation projects at federal and private sector client locations. You will work with Leidos Project Managers and Senior Staff, and interface with multiple Leidos offices. 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.

Your Main Objective:

• Perform Task Management tasks supporting Project Managers, preparing/overseeing project work plans (e.g., Sampling and Analysis Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, Health and Safety Plans) as assigned by Project Managers, including scheduling, coordination and logistics, and deliverables.
• Coordinating field operations with client facility staff.
• Analyzing field data and environmental sample results (soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater). Providing data presentations for management and/or clients.
• Coordinating subcontractors (drilling, surveying, waste management disposal).
• Prepare field records and support project report preparation.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field, and at least two years' relevant experience, or a Master's degree and relevant experience.
• Prior experience with collection of field parameters; environmental samples for soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater (low-flow sampling); preparation of field logs and records; sample packaging/shipping and chain of custody.
• Proficiency in M.S. Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).

You Might Also Have:

• Prior experience with collection of field parameters; environmental samples for soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater (low-flow sampling); preparation of field logs and records; sample packaging/shipping and chain of custody.

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!

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.