Entry Level Environmental Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Engineer to be based out of our Long Beach, California or Orange, California office. The successful candidate will have a background in environmental engineering. Knowledge of environmental investigations and remediation is preferred.

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

• Support AECOM projects in the areas of contaminated sediments, soil, and groundwater remediation and environmental compliance.
• Perform field work such as monitoring or sampling of various media to support data collection and data management for projects.
• Work with senior level staff to support technical analysis and deliverables for current and prospective clients for remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design, remedial action, fate and transport modeling, innovative sampling approaches, etc.
• Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, contractors, engineering consultants, and external agencies.
• Engage in internal Technical Practice Groups, coordinate with company’s regional and national experts, and professional development.
• Builds analytic and design skills.
• Supports engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Willingness to travel, complete field work, and work extended hours, when necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. 
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Knowledge of 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 and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.
• Field work may be required including oversight of subcontractors.
• CAD and GIS experience a plus.
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; Microsoft Suite Programs.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.  
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $56,252.38 - $77,347.03 annually. 
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, global EAP, Business Travel, and Service Awards programs.

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. O