Entry Level Environmental Scientist
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to conduct environmental field work, compliance inspections, and support office tasks related to environmental data analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging
- Conduct environmental compliance inspections, including ensuring compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and spill prevention, control and countermeasure (SPCC) plans
- Oversee contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations
- Participate in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training
- Prepare field documents, collect and process field data, and interpret results
- Support office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system
- Collect and record data, comparing results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance
- Travel to project locations, including driving and overnight stays
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field
- 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 and a substance abuse test
- Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire
- Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required
- Previous experience with soil characterization, waste profiling, groundwater/soil sampling, and well installation
- Ability to collect and evaluate environmental data in the field and interpret data in an office setting
- Ability to prepare investigation reports and help coordinate preparation of drawings
- Possess technical report writing skills
- Provide independent leadership of self and teams in the field
- Demonstrate experience in contractor oversight
- Proficient with basic computer programs and the MS Office suite
Benefits
- 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
- Employee stock purchase plan
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