Entry-Level Environmental Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer to be based in our Orange, Sacramento, or Oakland, California office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.

This position is expected to begin in April 2024.

The Entry-Level Environmental Engineer will support our Remediation team in California. We are seeking motivated candidate who would like to develop and advance in a full-time environmental remediation career. The successful candidate will have a background in environmental engineering.

The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support AECOM projects in the areas of contaminated sediments, soil, and groundwater remediation and environmental compliance.
• Perform field work such as monitoring or sampling of various media to support data collection and data management for projects.
• Work with senior level staff to support technical analysis and deliverables for current and prospective clients for remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design, remedial action, fate and transport modeling, innovative sampling approaches, etc.
• Builds analytic and design skills.
• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, contractors, engineering consultants, and external agencies.
• Technical writing will be a main part of this position, assisting with environmental site assessments and soil/groundwater investigation reporting.
• Engage in internal Technical Practice Groups, coordinate with company’s regional and national experts, and professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. 
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Knowledge of environmental investigations and site clean-up and closure.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects.
• Positive attitude and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.
• Field work may be required including oversight of subcontractors.
• Knowledge in using CAD, GIS, and design package.
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer and Microsoft Suite programs.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position. The expectation for this position is 60% field and 40% office. Candidates must be willing to travel (locally and regionally), complete field work, and work extended hours when necessary. Travelling to project sites would be local and/or regional to the Los Angeles Basin area. This is not a remote position.
• Exempt Position: Offered rate of compe