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Environmental Engineer

AECOM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026

About the role

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Engineer - Remediation within our NC Remediation practice based out of Raleigh, NC.

This position is part of AECOM’s Environmental Remediation practice and supports projects involving site investigation, remedial design, remedial construction, and site restoration at contaminated sites. The role is approximately 60% field and 40% office and is suited to individuals pursuing careers in resident engineering, construction management, and remediation design.

This position is expected to begin Spring/Summer 2026.  

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Performs field work including site investigations (site inspections, soil, groundwater, surface-water, sediment, and air sampling), contractor oversight, observation of remediation system installation and operation, and field documentation.
  • Supports construction administration including shop drawing and submittal review, RFI responses, and project scheduling and tracking.
  • Performs a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.
  • Prepare permitting and technical deliverables, including remedial action plans, construction completion reports, cost estimates, and constructability reviews.
  • Works closely with the design team to prepare sampling plans, calculations, and construction design documents including specifications, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
  • Uses engineering software (e.g., CAD, GIS, data analysis tools) to solve routine problems and generate design documents.
  • Assists the Project Management team with management administration on a small to moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a larger, more complex project, following set guidelines for tasks.
  • Attends meetings and reports on project tasks as needed.
  • Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
  • Field work in locations as appropriate (approximately 60%).

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA/BS in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
  • 2 years of professional experience. 
  • Valid US Driver's License is required for this position. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience related to environmental remediation Experience in civil or environmental engineering.
  • Experience in construction or field work.
  • EIT, EI or ability to obtain prior to starting the position.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and Microsoft Project preferred.
  • Demonstrated interest in environmental remediation.
  • Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, and other applicable environmental regulations.

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.
  • Travel is required for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better wo

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