Environmental Scientist

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist to support our Minnesota Environmental Compliance team (Minnesota, Wisconsin). We are seeking candidates who will be able to immediately contribute to the successful delivery of projects and promote growth in existing and new markets, specifically related to Rail Environmental work, with opportunities to support additional projects . This full-time position within our Environmental group will assist to coordinate and conduct environmental projects related to Environmental compliance and support wastewater treatment operations focused on Rail. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate project experience, require a strong focus on health and safety, be detailed orientated, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and will be capable of working collaboratively in a high-performance team.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

• Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction. 
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialized functional area.
• Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures. 
• Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems. 
• May oversee the work of less experienced scientists or operators.
• May operate and support regional Rail WWTPs/OWS or SW systems to meet required discharge limits during routine influent and treatment conditions outlined in the associated Permits.
• May operate and support WWTP in a safe and professional manner, including maintaining required training and certifications including e- RAILSAFE, Contractor Orientation, and Roadway Worker Protection, or other client required training.
• Confirming proper operation and testing of WWTPs/OWS or SW systems after repairs, maintenance, or cleaning.
• Participating in internal and client required calls, and conferences.
• Perform inspections utilizing client required inspection system.
• Coordinating and/or assisting with repairs, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Read, understand, and follow published test methods and standard operating procedures, including company and client specific programs.
• Produce accurate and complete documentation of operation, inspections, and compliance according to standard operating procedures.
• Show initiative in maintaining and repairing equipment, ordering, and organizing supplies and maintaining work area.
• Effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate with site representatives regarding schedules and task requirements.
• Preform environmental inspections at various locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and other regional client sites as directed.
• Keep well organized files and documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• May gather and maintain specified records of scientific data for supervisor, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites.
• Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
• Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.
• Participate in other environment-related projects and tasks as required, and su