Entry Level Environmental Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Engineer to be based in Seattle, Washington.

This position is expected to begin in February 2024.

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

• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
• Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Provide technical expertise support.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or other related discipline.
• 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.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Frequently lifting, carrying, and loading field equipment such as sample coolers up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Frequently moving across a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt, and other unpaved terrains to conduct field work including collection of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water and sediment.
• Frequently working in adverse seasonal weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings.  This position may require significant travel (several months a year) within the United States.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• Database, GIS, CAD, and visualization software skills are desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
• Ability to safely drive a full-size pickup truck.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not available for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Seattle, Washington.  The selected candidate must be available to work in Seattle, Washington on a scheduled basis. 
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (Washington locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000/yr.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs