Environmental Scientist

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to support soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects in accordance with Comprehensive Environmental Response, compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, various NCDEQ Division of Waste Management Programs and other regulatory programs. 

The selected candidate will provide project or task management and supervision of complex field tasks, including site investigations, drilling oversight, soil and groundwater sample collection, and related work.  The candidate will also provide office support for data management, report preparation, and maintain the required AECOM-related documentation and forms.

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.

The job responsibilities for the position will include but are not limited to:

• Fully qualified scientist. Utilizes scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Requires general familiarity within a broad field of scientific knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Solves problems by use of combinations of standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Participates in planning required to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Conducts analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.
• Performs inspections and tests to ensure compliance.
• Participates in developing corrective measures and procedures. Formulates hypothesis, performs research and makes recommendation.

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. Ability to travel out-of-State to complete field work. Position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and will require overnight travel.
• As a condition of employment, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain medical clearance for driving and wearing a respirator
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening.

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 soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring well drilling, vapor intrusion evaluation, and construction management.
• 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.
• Strong scheduling, team building, and budget management skills
• PG, PE, or license-track
• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, ArcGIS, EQuIS are desirable. 
• Geophysical instrumentation/interpretatio