Environmental Scientist

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Scientist II to join our Remediation team in Pittsburgh, PA.  You will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering remediation consulting services in support of Brownfield redevelopment.

AECOM’s Remediation, Restoration and Redevelopment Practice delivers innovative and often complex solutions to meet our clients’ objectives. Because we address many different impacted sites – from munitions to PFAS to algae blooms and beyond – every project in our global practice is different.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Performs standard scientific work requiring application of techniques and procedures.
• Detects problems when using standardized procedures because of the condition of sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc. 
• Conducts specific phases of projects for more experienced scientists. 
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Works under general supervision.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid US Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.
• Ability to travel up to 75% for fieldwork.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science,  Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, or Environmental Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including field-sampling procedures (groundwater sampling, fluid level gauging, etc.), soil boring/monitoring well installations, analytical data interpretation and reporting.
• Technical skills including Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are preferred
• OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training
• Experience in the collection and evaluation of environmental data in field and office settings.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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