Environmental Scientist - Asbestos / Industrial Hygiene

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist for employment in the Albany, NY area to support our industrial asbestos/lead/mold program which includes inspection, design/plan, and abatement oversight. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills and experience with asbestos and/or lead surveys/inspections.

The position may require frequent travel throughout the greater Indianapolis region. Trips are typically one week or less in duration with the ability to be home on weekends.  Travel may be up to 50% of the time. 

Tasks will include:

• Designing abatement plans
• Conducting asbestos surveys and abatement oversight
• Conducting lead paint inspections and mold / indoor air quality surveys
• Conducting universal and general hazard inventories surveys
• Travel within a geographic territory conducting inspections; travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays
• Preparing reports and other technical documents.
• Compiling, evaluating, and analyzing environmental data
• Field document preparation, field data collection, processing and interpretation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Geology, or closely related field and 4+ years of relevant experience and/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Valid driver's license

• Due to the nature of this work U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of related work experience in asbestos, lead, mold and/or industrial hygiene

• Proven experience with technical report writing and editing

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Background in the asbestos industry or industrial hygiene

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

• This position may be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

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, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

Offered rate of compensation in Albany, NY will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $90,000.

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.

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