Environmental Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Engineer to be based out of our Rocky Hill, CT or Piscataway, NJ office. The successful candidate will have a background in environmental engineering and a successful work history in environmental investigations and environmental site remediation of chemical contaminated sites.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Project and task support, data analysis, report writing, assisting with cost estimating, remedial plan preparation, and design support.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Serves as task lead for environmental projects working under the supervision of a Project Manager and coordinates efforts of support staff.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Works with a team to develop proposed approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods previously developed.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Qualified candidates must be comfortable with travel and field work support.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related field and minimum 4 years of relevant environmental engineering consulting experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. 
• Valid Driver's license and is able to pass an MVR check 
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• Able to pass background check.
• Requires enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical report writing skills and the ability to develop design specifications.
• Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• EIT or P.E. License or able to obtain within one year of hire date.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour annual refresher certification.
• Ability to assist with the preparation of cost estimates for various remediation plans and remediation activities.
• Experience with response and environmental investigations and through site clean-up and closure.
• 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, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work may be required including oversight of subcontractors.
• CAD and design experience a plus.
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; Microsoft Suite Programs.

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