Entry-Level Environmental Scientist

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to be based in our Newark, DE office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.

This position is expected to begin August/September 2023.

Job Overview:

The Entry-Level Environmental Scientist will assist our Remediation team both in the field and in office, supporting soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects.  The ideal candidate will be willing and able to learn new skills and methods on challenging field and office assignments in a collaborative team environment.

We are seeking a candidate who is an excellent communicator and technically capable. The successful candidate will work under the oversight of an experienced field team of engineers, scientists, and technicians on environmental remedial cleanup and monitoring projects. This position will involve field and office responsibilities with potential for growth.

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

• Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, groundwater, and remediation system data, groundwater sampling, fluid level gauging and oversight of field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
• Supporting office tasks, including data analysis and report preparation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Soil Sciences, or related field.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with HAZWOPER 40-hour training are preferred for this role
• Candidates who are proficient in Microsoft Office are preferred for this role
• Candidates who are excellent in oral and written communication skills are preferred for this role.
• Some related work experience is preferred for this role

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position. This position will be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening.
• This is an in-office/hybrid remote position. Candidates are expected to reside in the Newark, DE area or relocate if necessary.
• Qualified applicants will be asked to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record screening and drug test upon hire.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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